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A1 BLC

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,563 mi
Last recorded57,563 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BLC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 57,563 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 52,597 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 46,433 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 41,967 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 35,563 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 35,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 28,764 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 22,674 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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A1 BLC is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 A1 BLC, 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 A1 BLC registered?

A1 BLC is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is A1 BLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 BLC 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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