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AK67 ESV

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,348 mi
Last recorded163,348 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK67 ESV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 163,348 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 162,991 miles

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

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

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

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 6 Jan 2025 125,637 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 91,464 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 89,826 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 89,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,361 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 52,360 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 27,704 miles

Both Rear tyres uneven wear

Front & Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner edge slightly worn

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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AK67 ESV is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK67 ESV, 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 AK67 ESV registered?

AK67 ESV is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2017.

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