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1706 GW

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,584 mi
Last recorded44,584 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1706 GW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 44,584 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 41,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 41,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 35,756 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 29,946 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 22,455 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 17,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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1706 GW is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 1706 GW, 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 1706 GW registered?

1706 GW is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 September 2017.

Is 1706 GW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1706 GW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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