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8 MLM

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,952 mi
Last recorded74,952 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 MLM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 74,952 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 74,948 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 66,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 52,895 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 35,297 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 29,939 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,706 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 26,972 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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8 MLM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 8 MLM, 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 8 MLM?

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What year was 8 MLM registered?

8 MLM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 November 2017.

Is 8 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 MLM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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