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L3 OJL

2017 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,018 mi
Last recorded68,018 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 OJL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 68,018 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2025 144,717 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 65,682 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 144,043 miles

Nearside Rear SOCK ABSOURBER LEAKING.

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSOURBER CORRODED.

Pass 22 Jun 2024 60,827 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 143,650 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 55,979 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 143,338 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 51,979 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 142,565 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 44,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 44,959 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 141,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,089 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 34,766 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 139,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 134,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 134,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 130,666 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 130,664 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 126,998 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge 315/35/20

Fail 30 Sep 2016 126,993 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge 315/35/20

Pass 26 Sep 2015 120,847 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 114,209 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 107,291 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 100,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Aug 2012 100,333 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Aug 2011 91,145 miles

Slight leak from power steering pipes

Fail 25 Aug 2011 91,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight leak from power steering pipes

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads low

Fail 23 Aug 2010 76,940 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Jun 2009 62,938 miles

Due to underbody protection full inspection of the brake / fuel lines not carried out

Fail 4 Jun 2009 62,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Due to underbody protection full inspection of the brake / fuel lines not carried out

Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,172 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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L3 OJL is a 2017 BMW X5 in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L3 OJL, 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 OJL registered?

L3 OJL is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 24 January 2017.

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