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AL16 ZAK

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,945 mi
Last recorded79,945 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL16 ZAK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 79,945 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 75,522 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 67,922 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 64,110 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 58,830 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 52,889 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 52,001 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 51,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,487 miles

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))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 40,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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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AL16 ZAK is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AL16 ZAK, 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 AL16 ZAK registered?

AL16 ZAK is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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