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AX17 FZY

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,897 mi
Last recorded80,897 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 80,897 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 80,897 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2024 74,754 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 74,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,607 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 63,849 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 63,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 57,813 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 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 FZY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FZY, 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 AX17 FZY registered?

AX17 FZY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is AX17 FZY safe to buy?

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