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XS18 SLM

2018 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,272 mi
Last recorded101,272 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS18 SLM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 101,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential slight leak on input sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 7 Oct 2024 83,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very deep cut to tread, close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 60,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 60,071 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 60,070 miles

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 56,526 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 50,032 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 50,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 41,381 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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XS18 SLM is a 2018 BMW X5 in Silver 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 XS18 SLM, 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 XS18 SLM registered?

XS18 SLM is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is XS18 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for XS18 SLM 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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