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AL17 XXX

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,713 mi
Last recorded48,713 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL17 XXX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 48,713 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2025 68,745 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 44,258 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 58,286 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 39,552 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,600 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 36,831 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 45,260 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 28,031 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2022 28,031 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2022 18,948 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 41,994 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 14,615 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 34,728 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 12,453 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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AL17 XXX is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AL17 XXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL17 XXX registered?

AL17 XXX is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is AL17 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL17 XXX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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