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R21 SUN

2017 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

80,695 mi
Last recorded80,695 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 SUN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 80,695 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 111,967 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 111,965 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 53,481 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 105,849 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 105,847 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 50,110 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 101,651 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 42,574 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 96,781 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 33,930 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 93,053 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 26,806 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 26,644 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,900 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 24,611 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 80,634 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,777 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 59,987 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 34,746 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 24,170 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,693 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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R21 SUN is a 2017 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 R21 SUN, 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 R21 SUN registered?

R21 SUN is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is R21 SUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 SUN shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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