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RK17 VMX

2017 BMW X5

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,702 mi
Last recorded67,702 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 VMX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 67,702 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 65,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 60,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,950 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 56,482 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Aug 2021 43,521 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 42,228 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 32,519 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 28 Feb 2020 32,519 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

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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RK17 VMX is a 2017 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RK17 VMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK17 VMX registered?

RK17 VMX is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is RK17 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK17 VMX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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