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L3 EEJ

2017 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,078 mi
Last recorded127,078 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 EEJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 127,078 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 106,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2025 105,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 82,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen has damage in the B zone

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer case damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear locking wheel bolt/nut damaged

Fail 2 May 2024 82,456 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested 4 x 4 road/brake test not carried out due to faulty tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel bolt/nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen has damage in the B zone

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer case damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear locking wheel bolt/nut damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2023 55,150 miles

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off original front and rear number plates fitted over the top with elastic bands at time of test (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 32,482 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 23,211 miles
Pass 18 May 2020

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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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L3 EEJ is a 2017 BMW X5 in White 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 L3 EEJ, 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 L3 EEJ registered?

L3 EEJ is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is L3 EEJ safe to buy?

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