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MR51 BOU

2017 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,079 mi
Last recorded68,079 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 BOU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,079 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 68,079 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 63,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 63,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple nails ()

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 58,662 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 51,589 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 44,853 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 38,738 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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MR51 BOU is a 2017 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MR51 BOU, 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 MR51 BOU registered?

MR51 BOU is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is MR51 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR51 BOU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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