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BIB 5520

2017 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIB 5520
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 51,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025

trims under vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2024 46,052 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024
Pass 31 Aug 2023 44,482 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

odometer not readable

Fail 2 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

odometer not readable

Pass 23 Aug 2022 39,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,810 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,364 miles

Front hydro bushes perished

Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,436 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 61,433 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 23,764 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 60,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant leak

oil leaks

Pass 5 Feb 2018 54,215 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2017 49,509 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016
Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,492 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,927 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,827 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 36,406 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,001 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,932 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,682 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,970 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 14,257 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 14,206 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BIB 5520 is a 2017 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 BIB 5520, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIB 5520 registered?

BIB 5520 is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2017.

Is BIB 5520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIB 5520 shows 29 tests with a 89.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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