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VU18 DXL

2018 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,762 mi
Last recorded82,762 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 DXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 82,762 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 78,308 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 69,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6MM Legal Limit - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,443 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking in tread and has some wear on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small nick in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and has small cut in inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 48,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking in tread and has some wear on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small nick in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and has small cut in inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 37,182 miles

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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VU18 DXL is a 2018 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU18 DXL, 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 VU18 DXL registered?

VU18 DXL is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is VU18 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 DXL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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