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SW18 VLS

2018 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,682 mi
Last recorded44,682 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 44,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2024 37,899 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 32,583 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 23,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 9,429 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 VLS is a 2018 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW18 VLS?

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What year was SW18 VLS registered?

SW18 VLS is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is SW18 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 VLS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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