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172 RON

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,203 mi
Last recorded69,203 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration172 RON
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 69,203 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 63,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 55,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 48,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,218 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 26,728 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 19,708 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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172 RON is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 172 RON, 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 172 RON?

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What year was 172 RON registered?

172 RON is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 November 2017.

Is 172 RON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 172 RON 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.

Does 172 RON have outstanding finance?

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