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W111 SPO

2017 BMW X5

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

117,465 mi
Last recorded117,465 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 SPO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 117,465 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2025 65,415 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 114,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 54,610 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 110,499 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front tyre worn more on the inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2024 110,491 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Pass 22 Dec 2023 41,770 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2023 107,964 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 31,255 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 105,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside tyre bald outer edge

secondary bonnet catch stiff in operation

Pass 16 Dec 2021 24,086 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 15,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 103,105 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

Parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 23 Sep 2019 101,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive reardiff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both mirror glasses slightly deteriated

secondary bonnet catch stiff

slight corrosion front & rear subframes

Pass 7 Sep 2018 100,679 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch stiff (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 100,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch stiff (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,953 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise slight bind to n/s/f brake

slight damage to o/s/f flexi brake hose

Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake warning wire disconnected

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,663 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,369 miles

1.n/s outer CV boot leaking.2.n/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear,lower suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Jun 2010 54,448 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear ,lower suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,345 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,774 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 35,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,543 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,112 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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W111 SPO is a 2017 BMW X5 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 W111 SPO, 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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W111 SPO is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 17 June 2017.

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