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YL17 FVX

2017 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,055 mi
Last recorded94,055 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X551,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 FVX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 94,055 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 85,854 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 78,860 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,739 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,362 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,015 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 46,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At minimum limit for MOT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn severely on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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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YL17 FVX is a 2017 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YL17 FVX, 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 YL17 FVX?

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What year was YL17 FVX registered?

YL17 FVX is a 2017 BMW X5, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is YL17 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 FVX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL17 FVX have outstanding finance?

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