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GR09 SAN

2017 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

107,906 mi
Last recorded107,906 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR09 SAN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 107,906 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 107,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 192,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 92,962 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 92,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 184,033 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 77,818 miles

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 13 Feb 2023 173,211 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 173,146 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 64,219 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 163,048 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 163,047 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 May 2021 45,727 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 149,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 149,688 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 144,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 136,937 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 136,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 125,982 miles

Front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 125,982 miles

Front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 112,770 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 112,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate incorrect BOTH (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 106,179 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,412 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,668 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Scratches in windscreen.

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 56,669 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Sill covers fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Scratches in windscreen.

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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GR09 SAN is a 2017 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GR09 SAN, 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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GR09 SAN is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2017.

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