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ABU 805S

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

222,962 mi
Last recorded222,962 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABU 805S
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 222,962 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 216,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 202,788 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 188,916 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2023 176,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 162,256 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 149,208 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 133,248 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 26 Aug 2021 116,312 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 96,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 96,834 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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ABU 805S is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ABU 805S, 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 ABU 805S registered?

ABU 805S is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 August 2017.

Is ABU 805S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABU 805S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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