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X500 GOW

2017 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,725 mi
Last recorded90,725 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 GOW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 90,725 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 81,442 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 72,274 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 68,383 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,129 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 63,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 55,851 miles
Pass 10 May 2020

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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 GOW is a 2017 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X500 GOW, 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 GOW registered?

X500 GOW is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is X500 GOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 GOW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X500 GOW have outstanding finance?

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