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A21 NTB

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,435 mi
Last recorded133,435 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 NTB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 133,435 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 123,096 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 113,453 miles

nearside front alloy wheel previously weld repaired

offside rear tyre fit incorrectly. outside fit to the inside

Pass 15 May 2023 97,036 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 81,608 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 64,629 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 49,986 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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A21 NTB is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A21 NTB, 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 A21 NTB registered?

A21 NTB is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is A21 NTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 NTB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A21 NTB have outstanding finance?

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