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AV17 XMB

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,075 mi
Last recorded77,075 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 77,075 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 67,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot split around smaller circlip. However still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OSF outer cv boot split around smaller circlip. However not allowing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 58,372 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 49,618 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2022 49,618 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2022 49,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 40,705 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 32,746 miles
Pass 6 Jun 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 XMB is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV17 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

AV17 XMB is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 June 2017.

Is AV17 XMB safe to buy?

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