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AD17 TAG

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,748 mi
Last recorded147,748 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD17 TAG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 147,748 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 144,764 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 140,602 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 120,457 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 120,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 96,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 75,196 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 75,196 miles

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

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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AD17 TAG is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 AD17 TAG, 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 AD17 TAG registered?

AD17 TAG is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 September 2017.

Is AD17 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD17 TAG 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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