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A1 CHO

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,247 mi
Last recorded102,247 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 CHO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 102,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 12 May 2025 93,257 miles

Nearside Front Backing plate broken and loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 82,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 71,863 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,287 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 37,498 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,825 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 CHO is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CHO, 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 A1 CHO?

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What year was A1 CHO registered?

A1 CHO is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is A1 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 CHO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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