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AX17 EXA

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,847 mi
Last recorded68,847 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 EXA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 68,847 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 64,670 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 61,212 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear propshaft coupling split

Pass 3 Jan 2023 56,580 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 50,995 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,530 miles
Pass 13 Jul 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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AX17 EXA is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AX17 EXA, 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 EXA?

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What year was AX17 EXA registered?

AX17 EXA is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is AX17 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX17 EXA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX17 EXA have outstanding finance?

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