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AK17 JGY

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,130 mi
Last recorded86,130 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 JGY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 86,130 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 77,137 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge starting to wear

Offside Front tyre outer edge starting to wear

Fail 2 Apr 2025 77,136 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge starting to wear

Offside Front tyre outer edge starting to wear

Pass 3 Apr 2024 65,957 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 56,415 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 44,245 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 43,793 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 43,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stone cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 40,172 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020

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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 JGY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK17 JGY, 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 AK17 JGY registered?

AK17 JGY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is AK17 JGY safe to buy?

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