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5 RKG

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,255 mi
Last recorded99,255 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 RKG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 99,255 miles

Front Front bumper splitter slightly loose

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 99,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Front bumper splitter slightly loose

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 85,508 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4

Fail 15 Jan 2025 85,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4

Fail 3 Jan 2025 85,423 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak all 4 front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 69,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 56,596 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 48,590 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 44,586 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 44,458 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror mounted unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 42,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low and BADLY Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Light Intensity Reduced - Mirror Mounted Unit (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,878 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 1,199 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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5 RKG is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 5 RKG, 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 5 RKG registered?

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

Is 5 RKG safe to buy?

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