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A4 ASV

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,290 mi
Last recorded54,290 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 ASV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 54,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 47,254 miles

front brake pads at 50%

Pass 6 Jul 2024 38,469 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 30,853 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 30,062 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 27,202 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 22,503 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 20,081 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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A4 ASV is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 A4 ASV, 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 A4 ASV registered?

A4 ASV is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is A4 ASV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 ASV 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.

Does A4 ASV have outstanding finance?

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