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AL12 LMJ

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,179 mi
Last recorded119,179 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 LMJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 119,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2026 119,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 92,074 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,026 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 68,108 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 68,054 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 40,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and damage to outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 34,526 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 28,108 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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AL12 LMJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AL12 LMJ, 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 AL12 LMJ registered?

AL12 LMJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is AL12 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 LMJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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