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BT17 OBS

2017 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,348 mi
Last recorded80,348 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 OBS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 80,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear prop shaft flex mount splitting

Pass 19 Feb 2025 70,159 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 59,852 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 52,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 44,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 33,526 miles

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Feb 2020 23,855 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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BT17 OBS is a 2017 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT17 OBS, 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 BT17 OBS registered?

BT17 OBS is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is BT17 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 OBS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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