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AP17 AXW

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,423 mi
Last recorded103,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 AXW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 103,423 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 89,268 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 69,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 69,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 53,639 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 45,081 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades worn. Recommend renewal (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 26,513 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 16,531 miles

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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AP17 AXW is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White 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 AP17 AXW, 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 AP17 AXW registered?

AP17 AXW is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 July 2017.

Is AP17 AXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 AXW 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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