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AL17 ZAN

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,446 mi
Last recorded100,446 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL17 ZAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 100,446 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 82,690 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 82,543 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 65,742 miles

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

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 58,749 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 57,060 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 44,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 37,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 30,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Worn Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Worn 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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AL17 ZAN is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AL17 ZAN, 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 ZAN registered?

AL17 ZAN is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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The MOT history for AL17 ZAN 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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