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SW18 OTM

2018 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,769 mi
Last recorded89,769 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 OTM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 89,769 miles
Pass 7 May 2026 86,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Reflector damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 May 2025 76,408 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 61,357 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 61,293 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road center of Zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bridgestone dueler 315/35/20 110Y xl run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bridgestone dueler 275/40/20 106W xl run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm heavily worn edges Bridgestone dueler 275/40/20 106W xl run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm heavily worn inner edge Bridgestone dueler 315/35/20 110Y xl run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 48,888 miles

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2022 39,139 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 34,555 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 34,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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SW18 OTM is a 2018 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,420 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW18 OTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 8 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SW18 OTM registered?

SW18 OTM is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is SW18 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 OTM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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