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AP17 TVY

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,546 mi
Last recorded70,546 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 TVY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 70,546 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 68,008 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 62,815 miles

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

under trays fitted covering some mot items

Pass 4 Mar 2022 52,449 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 45,705 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 39,495 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 39,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 TVY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP17 TVY, 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 TVY?

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What year was AP17 TVY registered?

AP17 TVY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 August 2017.

Is AP17 TVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 TVY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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