CarVerify

Free Car Check

L3 RUX

2017 BMW X5

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,948 mi
Last recorded70,948 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 RUX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 70,948 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 68,367 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 68,367 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 67,154 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 61,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 61,276 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 49,187 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 49,173 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on inner edge of o/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 34,802 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 25,423 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 25,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L3 RUX is a 2017 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RUX, 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

How do I check the history of L3 RUX?

You can check the full history of L3 RUX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L3 RUX registered?

L3 RUX is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is L3 RUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 RUX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L3 RUX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L3 RUX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.