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C19 BBS

2017 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,225 mi
Last recorded143,225 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 BBS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 143,225 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 118,270 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre, outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2025 131,951 miles

Rear Seat belts not tested at the time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2024 110,598 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

poor washer spray

Fail 16 Sep 2024 110,598 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2024 112,465 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 104,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2023 104,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2023 92,386 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,581 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 97,705 miles

NSR & OSF tyre run flat

Fail 2 Dec 2021 97,664 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

NSR & OSF tyre run flat

Pass 19 Mar 2021 80,550 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 91,954 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 285-45-19 101w RFT ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm )( 255-50-19 101w RFT ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 64,416 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,368 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,352 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 70,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,370 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,111 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C19 BBS is a 2017 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C19 BBS, 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 C19 BBS registered?

C19 BBS is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is C19 BBS safe to buy?

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