CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU17 FOT

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,772 mi
Last recorded91,772 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 FOT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 91,772 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 80,527 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 80,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 74,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,639 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,765 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,197 miles

Nearside rear position lamp lens damaged not affecting light output

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU17 FOT is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 AU17 FOT, 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 AU17 FOT?

You can check the full history of AU17 FOT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU17 FOT registered?

AU17 FOT is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 June 2017.

Is AU17 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 FOT 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.

Does AU17 FOT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU17 FOT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.