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GS51 GAV

2017 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

128,529 mi
Last recorded128,529 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS51 GAV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 128,529 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 114,293 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 128,081 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 98,279 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 123,960 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 119,630 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 82,755 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 115,432 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,130 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 67,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 111,005 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 52,677 miles

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

steering shaft universal joint gaiter split

Pass 20 Jul 2020 106,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 43,253 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 102,061 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 22 May 2018 95,353 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 83,181 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 72,398 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 72,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 61,043 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,427 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,311 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,660 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,120 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,865 miles

Both rear tyre tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 26,865 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyre tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 26,865 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Feb 2011 20,650 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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GS51 GAV is a 2017 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 GS51 GAV, 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 GS51 GAV registered?

GS51 GAV is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is GS51 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS51 GAV shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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