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BK17 ZEN

2018 BMW X5

Black Diesel 3956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,020 mi
Last recorded88,020 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X545,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 ZEN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 88,020 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2026 125,929 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 125,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 82,194 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 113,801 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 72,798 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 72,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 97,721 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 58,194 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 85,954 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 44,059 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 76,433 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 37,218 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 32,727 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,721 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 42,811 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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BK17 ZEN is a 2018 BMW X5 in Black with a 3,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,420 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 BK17 ZEN, 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 8 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BK17 ZEN registered?

BK17 ZEN is a 2018 BMW X5, first registered on 25 July 2018.

Is BK17 ZEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 ZEN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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