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AK17 LEF

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,697 mi
Last recorded126,697 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 LEF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 126,697 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2026 123,436 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 88,969 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 84,731 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 74,501 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 74,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,059 miles

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

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

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Pass 25 Oct 2021 57,172 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,602 miles
Pass 16 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 LEF is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

AK17 LEF is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is AK17 LEF safe to buy?

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