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X5 FBT

2017 BMW X5

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

99,343 mi
Last recorded99,343 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 FBT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 99,343 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2026 231,181 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive dif oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 94,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn outer edges (225/55R19) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 223,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 84,403 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 220,003 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 14 Dec 2023 73,131 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 28 Sep 2023 209,711 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 209,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 55,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 198,939 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 41,544 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 41,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 186,690 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 33,536 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2020 176,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 164,476 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 151,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 140,539 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 135,262 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 128,059 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 110,927 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 110,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 86,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 86,328 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,208 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 78,661 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,525 miles

n/s/r refector missing

Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,194 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders

Oil level on minimum

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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X5 FBT is a 2017 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 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 X5 FBT, 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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What year was X5 FBT registered?

X5 FBT is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 18 December 2017.

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