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YL18 ALU

2018 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,153 mi
Last recorded107,153 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 107,153 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 93,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rear track control arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 80,177 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (vented ) discs wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 67,306 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 41,653 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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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YL18 ALU is a 2018 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ALU, 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 ALU?

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What year was YL18 ALU registered?

YL18 ALU is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is YL18 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 ALU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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