2018 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · FA18 LJC
2018 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 87,452 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA18 LJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 87,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
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FA18 LJC 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 (FA18 LJC) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FA18 LJC Mileage History
- 16/08/202355,718 mi
- 20/05/202461,565 mi+5,847 mi
- 13/05/202576,769 mi+15,204 mi
- 15/05/202687,431 mi+10,662 mi
- 22/05/202687,452 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 11,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (F15)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- EGR Cooler Leak / Fire RiskSerious
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
The rear air suspension bags perish and leak over time, causing the car to sag and the compressor to overwork.
- Amplifier Water DamageSerious
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