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A28 AXE

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,321 mi
Last recorded53,321 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 AXE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 53,321 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 53,320 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 51,126 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 44,715 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 44,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 39,183 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 39,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge has cut to cord in between tread and tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and cracking on some parts of inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 32,933 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 26,533 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 21,158 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 21,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2020

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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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A28 AXE is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A28 AXE, 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 A28 AXE registered?

A28 AXE is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 April 2017.

Is A28 AXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A28 AXE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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