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C3 STA

2017 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,160 mi
Last recorded90,160 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 STA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 90,160 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 90,159 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.02mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 61,023 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 58,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 54,321 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,160 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 49,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 275/40 R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 315/35 R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 49,664 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 275/40 R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 315/35 R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 40,081 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Jan 2020 31,496 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 31,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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C3 STA is a 2017 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C3 STA, 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

How do I check the history of C3 STA?

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What year was C3 STA registered?

C3 STA is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is C3 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 STA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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