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AX17 EWU

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,352 mi
Last recorded70,352 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 EWU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 70,352 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 63,160 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 56,370 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 49,383 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 43,773 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 38,306 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 38,251 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,526 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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AX17 EWU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 AX17 EWU, 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 AX17 EWU?

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What year was AX17 EWU registered?

AX17 EWU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is AX17 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX17 EWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX17 EWU have outstanding finance?

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