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AK17 UVX

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,065 mi
Last recorded136,065 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 136,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 136,062 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 116,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 99,951 miles

Front shock absorbers leaking but not excessively

Offside rear shock absorber leaking but not excessively

Pass 3 Jun 2022 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 75,564 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,626 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 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 UVX is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 UVX, 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 UVX registered?

AK17 UVX is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 July 2017.

Is AK17 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 UVX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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