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V18 BMA

2018 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,685 mi
Last recorded64,685 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 BMA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 64,685 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 55,975 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jan 2025 55,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2024 48,010 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 48,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 38,136 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 30,609 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 22,767 miles

Nearside Rear worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

windscreen vin number covered, B post vin number plate damaged not readable

Fail 23 Dec 2020 22,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge, nearly down to cord

Nearside Rear worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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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V18 BMA is a 2018 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V18 BMA, 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

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What year was V18 BMA registered?

V18 BMA is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 26 January 2018.

Is V18 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V18 BMA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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