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AB17 JAY

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,525 mi
Last recorded71,525 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB17 JAY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 71,525 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 71,500 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 60,891 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted caliper, lower bolt missing and caliper has been fouling the wheel (1.1.21 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undercovers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2022 38,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 27,985 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 23,630 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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AB17 JAY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB17 JAY, 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 AB17 JAY registered?

AB17 JAY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 December 2017.

Is AB17 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB17 JAY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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