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B17 SMP

2016 BMW X5

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,030 mi
Last recorded72,030 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 SMP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 72,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 66,516 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 60,837 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 53,228 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,492 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,740 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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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B17 SMP is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 56,128 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 B17 SMP, 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 10 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B17 SMP registered?

B17 SMP is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2016.

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