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YY18 BZJ

2018 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,397 mi
Last recorded61,397 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 BZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 61,397 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 61,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 52,037 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 48,394 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 39,624 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,080 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 22,180 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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YY18 BZJ is a 2018 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY18 BZJ, 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 YY18 BZJ registered?

YY18 BZJ is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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