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YL18 ABV

2018 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,956 mi
Last recorded71,956 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 ABV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 71,956 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 71,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and out edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 64,779 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 64,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 61,073 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 54,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre bolt in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.5to3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 45,901 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 45,901 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 33,489 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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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YL18 ABV is a 2018 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL18 ABV, 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

How do I check the history of YL18 ABV?

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What year was YL18 ABV registered?

YL18 ABV is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is YL18 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 ABV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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