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2018 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · AJ18 UVU

AJ18 UVU

2018 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 35,602 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
BMW X5
Year / Origin
2018 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
35,602 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
2993cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2018 BMW X5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 January 2026 at 35,602 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and no advisories appear across the five entries held. The vehicle shows no worsening faults and no recurring mechanical or structural concerns in the official record. Mileage sits low for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows 27,578 miles at the August 2023 test, rising to 30,334 by August 2024, then 33,712 by July 2025, and 35,602 by January 2026. That equates to roughly 4,450 miles per year, confirming light use. A single failed test on 17 July 2025 at 33,667 miles was followed by a pass the next day at 33,712 miles with no defects logged, indicating the failure carried no recorded fault and the owner corrected it immediately rather than neglecting the vehicle. Given the clean history, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, given the car's low annual mileage may mask degraded rubber components from prolonged standing. Examine underside structural integrity and subframe corrosion, as DVSA testers recorded no advisories but low-mileage vehicles can hide moisture-related rust. Verify service history matches the odometer, since sparse MOT data alone cannot confirm consumable upkeep such as transmission fluid or coolant intervals.
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AJ18 UVU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
  • 35,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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AJ18 UVU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW X5 (AJ18 UVU) between August 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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AJ18 UVU Mileage History

  1. 08/08/202327,578 mi
  2. 06/08/202430,334 mi+2,756 mi
  3. 17/07/202533,667 mi+3,333 mi
  4. 18/07/202533,712 mi+45 mi
  5. 28/01/202635,602 mi+1,890 mi

Average of roughly 3,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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