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YB18 FVW

2018 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,917 mi
Last recorded41,917 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB18 FVW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 41,917 miles

Multiple chip in windscreen.

Fail 22 Jun 2026 41,827 miles

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

Multiple chip in windscreen.

Pass 27 May 2025 39,506 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Rear Wiper blade defective.

Pass 20 Jun 2024 35,180 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 35,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge of tread cut cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 30,092 miles

Front Wipers smearing screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges and cuts on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 30,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on the inner edge of the tyre MARKED WHITE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wipers smearing screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges and cuts on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 27,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 27,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 21,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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YB18 FVW is a 2018 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YB18 FVW, 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 YB18 FVW registered?

YB18 FVW is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 14 June 2018.

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