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SJ66 EFC

2017 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,868 mi
Last recorded76,868 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ66 EFC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 76,868 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 67,667 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 58,544 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 49,193 miles

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 43,933 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearing limit ( 315/35 R20 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 22 Feb 2022 43,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearing limit ( 315/35 R20 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Feb 2021 35,992 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 27,216 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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SJ66 EFC 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 87.5%.

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 SJ66 EFC, 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 SJ66 EFC registered?

SJ66 EFC is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 9 January 2017.

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The MOT history for SJ66 EFC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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