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AP17 TVC

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,700 mi
Last recorded80,700 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 TVC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 80,700 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 75,381 miles

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 23 Jan 2023 72,475 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 60,333 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 45,149 miles
Pass 19 Jul 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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AP17 TVC is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP17 TVC, 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 AP17 TVC?

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What year was AP17 TVC registered?

AP17 TVC is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is AP17 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 TVC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP17 TVC have outstanding finance?

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