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SM17 YSL

2017 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,549 mi
Last recorded67,549 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 YSL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 67,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 61,159 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 60,100 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 60,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 54,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 48,081 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 48,067 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 42,743 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 42,742 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 35,394 miles
Pass 21 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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SM17 YSL is a 2017 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM17 YSL, 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 SM17 YSL registered?

SM17 YSL is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is SM17 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 YSL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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