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B5 YSF

2017 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,001 mi
Last recorded76,001 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 YSF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 76,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,486 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 73,357 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from internal mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 73,357 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from internal mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 73,356 miles

Suspension system inoperative unable to test air suspension as inoperative to adjust ride height (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear both rear tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 6 Mar 2024 55,495 miles

Offside Front slight play bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Oct 2023 61,424 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 61,424 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 48,204 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 47,579 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,161 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,469 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 34,921 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,546 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 14 Feb 2020 26,313 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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B5 YSF is a 2017 BMW X5 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B5 YSF, 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 B5 YSF registered?

B5 YSF is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is B5 YSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 YSF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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