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BL17 OBZ

2017 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,422 mi
Last recorded94,422 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 OBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 94,422 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear Prop shaft doughnut split but not excessive (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,858 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror ()

Pass 15 Jun 2023 62,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY Close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 62,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY Close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 49,654 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner tread area, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 23,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

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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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BL17 OBZ is a 2017 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL17 OBZ, 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 BL17 OBZ registered?

BL17 OBZ is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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