2017 BMW X5 · 24,859 MOT tests
2017 BMW X5 reliability
2017 BMW X5s fail 11.8% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 21 X5 years (24,859 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 11.8%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 57,711
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,859
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.4% of tests fail here (6% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 BMW X5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Brakes1.2%
- Suspension1%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.28%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.83%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.3%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.39%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.38%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.02%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.23%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.13%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.79%)
Other years
Every BMW X5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 BMW X5 reliable?
2017 BMW X5s fail 11.8% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 21 X5 years (24,859 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.28% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.83% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 BMW X5 shows 57,711 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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