2018 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · 42 RC
2018 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 70,541 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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42 RC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 70,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
42 RC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW X5 (42 RC) between September 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
42 RC Mileage History
- 07/09/202343,715 mi
- 16/04/202450,905 mi+7,190 mi
- 08/04/202562,475 mi+11,570 mi
- 19/03/202670,488 mi+8,013 mi
- 20/03/202670,541 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 10,594 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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The standard BMW diesel recall affects the F15 heavily. Coolant leaks internally in the EGR cooler, mixing with soot to create a fire risk.
- Rear Air Spring LeaksModerate
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