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AV17 UTL

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,023 mi
Last recorded129,023 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 UTL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 May 2025 129,023 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 112,105 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 100,234 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,133 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,787 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 60,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 53,634 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 43,601 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,604 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 33,138 miles
Pass 18 Apr 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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AV17 UTL is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 UTL, 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.

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What year was AV17 UTL registered?

AV17 UTL is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is AV17 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 UTL shows 11 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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