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VDM 236

2017 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,144 mi
Last recorded72,144 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDM 236
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 72,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 60,792 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 59,785 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 101,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 52,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 89,827 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 44,651 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 78,959 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 36,274 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 69,746 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 69,746 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 28,322 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 63,429 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 49,135 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 39,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 23,397 miles

Engine cover and under tray 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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VDM 236 is a 2017 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 VDM 236, 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 VDM 236 registered?

VDM 236 is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 20 October 2017.

Is VDM 236 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDM 236 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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