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C9 LFS

2017 BMW X5

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,746 mi
Last recorded116,746 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 LFS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 116,746 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 116,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 104,815 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2025 115,983 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 99,955 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 99,643 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 108,685 miles

both front balljoint gaitors worn

oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2024 86,929 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 80,546 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 72,131 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 61,460 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 61,460 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 58,871 miles

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Jun 2021 58,870 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2020 37,657 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 50,181 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 37,841 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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C9 LFS is a 2017 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C9 LFS, 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 C9 LFS registered?

C9 LFS is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2017.

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