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2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,791 mi
Last recorded104,791 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 HU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 104,791 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 99,600 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 94,704 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 92,781 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 77,404 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 63,460 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 46,526 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 46,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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15 HU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 15 HU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 15 HU?

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What year was 15 HU registered?

15 HU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is 15 HU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 15 HU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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