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AJ17 ZGH

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

207,216 mi
Last recorded207,216 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 ZGH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 207,216 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 205,752 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning single LED inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 205,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner treads have a cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning single LED inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 204,068 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop flexi perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 201,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 197,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in swept zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 197,225 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in swept zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 196,010 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 183,601 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 152,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 152,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 118,701 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 118,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (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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AJ17 ZGH is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ17 ZGH, 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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AJ17 ZGH is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 August 2017.

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