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YB68 VWG

2018 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,186 mi
Last recorded47,186 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB68 VWG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 47,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 31,662 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder cut ,no ply or cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 31,662 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder cut ,no ply or cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 23,440 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 18,347 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 18,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

suggest tracking with new tyres ,due to uneven wear

Pass 10 Sep 2021 12,177 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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YB68 VWG is a 2018 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB68 VWG, 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 YB68 VWG registered?

YB68 VWG is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2018.

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The MOT history for YB68 VWG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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