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AV17 DPU

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,545 mi
Last recorded158,545 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 DPU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 158,545 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 150,883 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 144,132 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 135,048 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 126,990 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 120,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 114,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 105,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,380 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front & nearside rear & offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,861 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 75,062 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 72,628 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,533 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,665 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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AV17 DPU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV17 DPU, 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 AV17 DPU registered?

AV17 DPU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AV17 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 DPU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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