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AM58 LAM

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

212,934 mi
Last recorded212,934 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 LAM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 212,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 182,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 138,460 miles

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

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 138,223 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

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

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 86,281 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 52,422 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 37,025 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted.

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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AM58 LAM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AM58 LAM, 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 AM58 LAM registered?

AM58 LAM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2017.

Is AM58 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM58 LAM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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