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AJ62 MAL

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 MAL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2024 147,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 4mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 91,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 4mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 49,524 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 25,769 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 17,935 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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AJ62 MAL is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ62 MAL, 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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What year was AJ62 MAL registered?

AJ62 MAL is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 October 2017.

Is AJ62 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 MAL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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