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AO17 MHJ

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,107 mi
Last recorded126,107 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 MHJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 126,107 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 118,155 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 118,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

225/55/17y

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 13 Aug 2024 107,366 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 95,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 89,124 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 81,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,478 miles
Pass 1 May 2020

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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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AO17 MHJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO17 MHJ, 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 AO17 MHJ registered?

AO17 MHJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 May 2017.

Is AO17 MHJ safe to buy?

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