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ALZ 303

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,881 mi
Last recorded32,881 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 303
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 32,881 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 32,875 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 29,820 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 26,915 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 23,559 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 20,531 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 16,694 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 14,243 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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ALZ 303 is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ALZ 303, 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

How do I check the history of ALZ 303?

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What year was ALZ 303 registered?

ALZ 303 is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 January 2017.

Is ALZ 303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 303 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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