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AV17 UMR

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,471 mi
Last recorded81,471 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 UMR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2026 81,471 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 71,997 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 63,392 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 59,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,813 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2020 24,075 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 24,073 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 23,416 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 17,216 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 UMR is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

AV17 UMR is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 June 2017.

Is AV17 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 UMR shows 9 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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