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FG17 VTY

2017 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,265 mi
Last recorded75,265 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 VTY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 75,265 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 71,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 61,858 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 50,944 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 47,419 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge (uneven)

Pass 4 Jun 2020 36,605 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 36,605 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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FG17 VTY is a 2017 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG17 VTY, 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 FG17 VTY registered?

FG17 VTY is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FG17 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG17 VTY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG17 VTY have outstanding finance?

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