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AK17 HAY

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,474 mi
Last recorded81,474 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 HAY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 81,474 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 67,248 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 54,836 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 46,096 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 34,390 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 30,122 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 29,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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AK17 HAY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK17 HAY, 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 AK17 HAY registered?

AK17 HAY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is AK17 HAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 HAY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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