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YL18 FVY

2018 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,889 mi
Last recorded80,889 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 FVY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 80,889 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 76,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Excessively Worn Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 76,529 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Excessively Worn Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 71,663 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 66,397 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 65,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 56,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 52,081 miles

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

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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YL18 FVY is a 2018 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FVY, 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 YL18 FVY registered?

YL18 FVY is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 14 June 2018.

Is YL18 FVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 FVY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL18 FVY have outstanding finance?

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