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VU17 GWN

2017 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,026 mi
Last recorded102,026 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 GWN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 102,026 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 93,133 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 76,670 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 63,056 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 49,406 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 37,327 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 26,121 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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VU17 GWN is a 2017 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU17 GWN, 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

How do I check the history of VU17 GWN?

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What year was VU17 GWN registered?

VU17 GWN is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is VU17 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 GWN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU17 GWN have outstanding finance?

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