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AO17 TWC

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,201 mi
Last recorded109,201 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 TWC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 109,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 108,987 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 94,294 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 85,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

windscreen cracked out side of drivers view and swept area

Fail 1 Jun 2020 85,884 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

windscreen cracked out side of drivers view and swept area

Pass 14 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 TWC is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO17 TWC, 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 AO17 TWC registered?

AO17 TWC is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is AO17 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 TWC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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