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YG18 DFW

2018 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,567 mi
Last recorded66,567 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 DFW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 66,567 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 64,299 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 64,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 61,587 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 53,646 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 38,701 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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YG18 DFW is a 2018 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG18 DFW, 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 YG18 DFW registered?

YG18 DFW is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is YG18 DFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG18 DFW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG18 DFW have outstanding finance?

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