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L5 VYU

2017 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,161 mi
Last recorded105,161 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 VYU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 105,161 miles

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

Offside Front Alloy wheel has been repaired (Welded) twice and is slightly distorted

Fail 26 Feb 2026 105,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Alloy wheel has been repaired (Welded) twice and is slightly distorted

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 94,754 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 85,445 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 79,126 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 68,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

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

Fail 30 May 2022 68,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 52,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 52,821 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 40,822 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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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L5 VYU is a 2017 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L5 VYU, 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 L5 VYU registered?

L5 VYU is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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