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A20 HAJ

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,565 mi
Last recorded39,565 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 HAJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 39,565 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 35,063 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 29,933 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 25,390 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 19,032 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 15,003 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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A20 HAJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A20 HAJ, 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 A20 HAJ registered?

A20 HAJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is A20 HAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 HAJ shows 6 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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