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12 PAK

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,876 mi
Last recorded53,876 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 PAK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 53,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 40,282 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 28,227 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 28,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (245/40/R19 RF) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 275/35/R19 RF

Pass 27 Jan 2021 19,417 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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12 PAK is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 54,635 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 PAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 12 PAK registered?

12 PAK is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is 12 PAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 PAK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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