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228 MAF

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,224 mi
Last recorded62,224 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

Registration228 MAF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 62,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + Both Rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 62,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + Both Rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + Offside rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn low/out of shape.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Wearing uneven. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 56,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + Offside rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn low/out of shape.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Wearing uneven. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 48,739 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 48,714 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge worn/out of shape,3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Wearing uneven/multiple cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 40,926 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 34,471 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 30,371 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 28,860 miles
Pass 20 Jul 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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228 MAF is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 228 MAF, 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 228 MAF registered?

228 MAF is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is 228 MAF safe to buy?

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