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L888 UBA

2017 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,182 mi
Last recorded120,182 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 UBA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 120,182 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 158,455 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 108,194 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 152,609 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 100,597 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 145,905 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 82,492 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 139,854 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 63,636 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 135,093 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 53,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,673 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 129,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture above rear axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 37,056 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 113,415 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 86,164 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,191 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 56,956 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 56,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2015 41,438 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

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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L888 UBA is a 2017 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L888 UBA, 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 L888 UBA registered?

L888 UBA is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 24 November 2017.

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