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AK17 MZX

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,315 mi
Last recorded95,315 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 MZX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 95,315 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 87,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 77,244 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,717 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 60,379 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 49,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 49,201 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Large cut inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 29,231 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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AK17 MZX is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MZX, 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 MZX registered?

AK17 MZX is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 May 2017.

Is AK17 MZX safe to buy?

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