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AP17 FWE

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,814 mi
Last recorded57,814 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 FWE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 57,814 miles

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

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 24 Jun 2025 51,148 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 51,085 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 42,587 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 34,572 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 26,793 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,946 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2020 14,502 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 FWE is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 FWE, 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 AP17 FWE registered?

AP17 FWE is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is AP17 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 FWE 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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