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AL04 AJM

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,875 mi
Last recorded63,875 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 AJM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 63,875 miles

Exhaust centre section clamp splitting

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 60,077 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 56,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 48,238 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 48,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 41,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 35,119 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,063 miles

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

Pass 19 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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AL04 AJM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AL04 AJM, 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 AL04 AJM registered?

AL04 AJM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is AL04 AJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL04 AJM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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