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17 FRF

2019 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,887 mi
Last recorded16,887 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 5 Series42,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 FRF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 16,887 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 16,562 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 15,857 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 14,619 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 14,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 12,539 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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17 FRF is a 2019 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 42,988 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 17 FRF, 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 7 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 17 FRF?

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What year was 17 FRF registered?

17 FRF is a 2019 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2019.

Is 17 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 FRF 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.

Does 17 FRF have outstanding finance?

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