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B117 ALA

2017 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,958 mi
Last recorded107,958 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB117 ALA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 107,958 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 107,958 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 97,393 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 87,293 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 87,293 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 79,462 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 67,269 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 48,137 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2020 40,487 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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B117 ALA is a 2017 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 B117 ALA, 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 B117 ALA registered?

B117 ALA is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is B117 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B117 ALA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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