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B11 UUV

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,799 mi
Last recorded82,799 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 UUV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 82,799 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 70,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 59,577 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 59,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 44,264 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 30,049 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 21,143 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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B11 UUV is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B11 UUV, 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 B11 UUV registered?

B11 UUV is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is B11 UUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 UUV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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