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E5 SWG

2017 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,864 mi
Last recorded85,864 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 SWG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 85,864 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 78,861 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 78,861 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 68,827 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 68,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2022 57,052 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 45,046 miles

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

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 23 Dec 2020 38,232 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 31,603 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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E5 SWG is a 2017 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 E5 SWG, 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

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What year was E5 SWG registered?

E5 SWG is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 13 January 2017.

Is E5 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 SWG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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