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YR18 VVH

2018 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,124 mi
Last recorded81,124 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR18 VVH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 81,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2026 81,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2025 72,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2025 72,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2024 63,420 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 63,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 51,339 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 21 Mar 2023 51,339 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 31 Mar 2022 38,938 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 26,626 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2021 26,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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YR18 VVH is a 2018 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 YR18 VVH, 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 YR18 VVH registered?

YR18 VVH is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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The MOT history for YR18 VVH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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