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AB61 BMW

2017 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

32,343 mi
Last recorded32,343 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB61 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 32,343 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 32,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2025 52,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Beginning to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (Strongly advise) (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 28,344 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 38,428 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 26,636 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 26,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 22,123 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 24,102 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 15,431 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 21,888 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 12,982 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 21,595 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 21,585 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 11,401 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 20,686 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 9,949 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 7,937 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 6,925 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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AB61 BMW is a 2017 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 51,148 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB61 BMW, 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 9 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB61 BMW registered?

AB61 BMW is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2017.

Is AB61 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB61 BMW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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