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PL17 GBO

2017 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,882 mi
Last recorded75,882 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 GBO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 75,882 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 71,609 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 69,967 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,315 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 49,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 44,761 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 39,084 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,710 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 36,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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PL17 GBO is a 2017 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL17 GBO, 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 PL17 GBO registered?

PL17 GBO is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is PL17 GBO safe to buy?

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