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A112 DAN

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,608 mi
Last recorded123,608 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA112 DAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 123,608 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 123,608 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 117,918 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 111,946 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 111,931 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,511 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 100,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 90,336 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE Front and Rear inner brake pads look low , worn close to warning wire indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,905 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,678 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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A112 DAN is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A112 DAN, 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 A112 DAN registered?

A112 DAN is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 May 2017.

Is A112 DAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A112 DAN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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