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SM60 THY

2017 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,541 mi
Last recorded71,541 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 THY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 71,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has temporary repair carried out

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 71,541 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has temporary repair carried out

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 63,643 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 55,451 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 55,394 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 48,009 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear tyres showing inner edge wear

Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40r20 106w (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 33,094 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 33,094 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 26,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald & unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 bald & unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 26,905 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear - no space between 0 & T (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald & unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 bald & unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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SM60 THY 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 63.6%.

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 SM60 THY, 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 SM60 THY registered?

SM60 THY is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 26 January 2017.

Is SM60 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM60 THY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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