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1551 DM

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,389 mi
Last recorded16,389 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1551 DM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 16,389 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 15,252 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 13,981 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 12,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 10,136 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 8,649 miles
Pass 4 May 2020

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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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1551 DM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1551 DM, 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 1551 DM registered?

1551 DM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 2017.

Is 1551 DM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1551 DM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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