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27 ACV

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,458 mi
Last recorded111,458 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 ACV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 111,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear wear on outer edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres wear /feathering edges

under body covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2026 111,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear wear on outer edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres wear /feathering edges

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2025 97,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

rear tyres wear on edges

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,757 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 67,547 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 47,074 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 47,068 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 47,068 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip/crack to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 43,802 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 35,989 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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27 ACV is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 27 ACV, 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

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What year was 27 ACV registered?

27 ACV is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 September 2017.

Is 27 ACV safe to buy?

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