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MA61 BBS

2017 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,196 mi
Last recorded54,196 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 BBS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 54,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 52,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Small pin ()

Pass 14 May 2025 45,416 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 41,827 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 47,440 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2023 40,003 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 40,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 37,941 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 33,822 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 33,822 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple not tight (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 35,286 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 32,675 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 31,673 miles

damage to windscreen n/s outside swept area

Fail 19 Mar 2021 31,673 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

damage to windscreen n/s outside swept area

Pass 23 Feb 2021 28,498 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 26,255 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 26,255 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has a rail or other harsh object fitted without suitable padding as required (10.1 (j))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 25,517 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 22,045 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,222 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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MA61 BBS is a 2017 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA61 BBS, 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 MA61 BBS registered?

MA61 BBS is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 27 January 2017.

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