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AL05 HOD

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,072 mi
Last recorded78,072 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 HOD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 78,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 78,072 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms light flashing

Pass 15 Oct 2024 67,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ran off on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s ran off on inner e dge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 67,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ran off on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s ran off on inner e dge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 61,149 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,381 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,469 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 30,534 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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AL05 HOD is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AL05 HOD, 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 AL05 HOD registered?

AL05 HOD is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 September 2017.

Is AL05 HOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL05 HOD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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