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AO17 ONJ

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,236 mi
Last recorded154,236 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 ONJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 154,236 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 124,136 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,779 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 102,952 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,040 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 21 Nov 2020 74,561 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 74,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 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 ONJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AO17 ONJ, 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 AO17 ONJ?

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What year was AO17 ONJ registered?

AO17 ONJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is AO17 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 ONJ 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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