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BMW X52017 · 4.4L Petrol

CD12 ARD

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Considering this 2017 BMW X5? It's a Petrol with a 4395cc engine showing 69,139 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 12/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
4395cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean result in its latest MOT test. The most recent inspection conducted on 14 August 2025 at 69,139 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all legal safety standards. While the history shows failures in previous years, the subsequent passes without advisories suggest that the owner has been proactive in rectifying mechanical issues identified by the tester. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical low-range usage, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year over its nine-year life. A significant gap of 12,242 miles was covered between September 2023 and September 2024, followed by another 6,899 miles in the final year. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme long-distance stress, which often results in less wear on drivetrain components compared to high-mileage examples. However, the relatively low annual mileage can sometimes lead to rubber degradation or fluid breakdown if the car is not driven regularly. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components that caused the failures in 2023 and 2024, although the record does not specify the exact mechanical faults for those dates. Given the age of the BMW, a close look at the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary, as these are common points of failure on heavy luxury SUVs. The buyer should also check for signs of binding calipers or uneven wear on the brake discs, as the lack of any brake-related advisories in the most recent tests implies the system is currently in good condition.

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58
/ 100 · Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 22, 2026, 01:00 AM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean result in its latest MOT test. The most recent inspection conducted on 14 August 2025 at 69,139 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all legal safety standards. While the history shows failures in previous years, the subsequent passes without advisories suggest that the owner has been proactive in rectifying mechanical issues identified by the tester. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical low-range usage, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year over its nine-year life. A significant gap of 12,242 miles was covered between September 2023 and September 2024, followed by another 6,899 miles in the final year. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme long-distance stress, which often results in less wear on drivetrain components compared to high-mileage examples. However, the relatively low annual mileage can sometimes lead to rubber degradation or fluid breakdown if the car is not driven regularly. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components that caused the failures in 2023 and 2024, although the record does not specify the exact mechanical faults for those dates. Given the age of the BMW, a close look at the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary, as these are common points of failure on heavy luxury SUVs. The buyer should also check for signs of binding calipers or uneven wear on the brake discs, as the lack of any brake-related advisories in the most recent tests implies the system is currently in good condition.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2017 BMW X5 (CD12 ARD), we found 5 MOT results in the period of September 2023 to August 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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