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X500 COW

2017 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,787 mi
Last recorded69,787 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 COW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 69,787 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 59,408 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 61,653 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 168,005 miles

Front number plate - deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2024 168,004 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted - 1 x fitting pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted - 1 x fitting pin adrift (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate - deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2023 49,064 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 164,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rial corroded - above lower control arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside & offside - front leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 32,631 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 141,297 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 30,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 118,429 miles

Lower steering column bush/bearing slight play

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,981 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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X500 COW is a 2017 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,393cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X500 COW, 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 X500 COW registered?

X500 COW is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is X500 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 COW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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