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BA09 BOR

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA09 BOR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 139,201 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 129,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 117,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,921 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 105,921 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 91,005 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 77,622 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,023 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 63,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 58,405 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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BA09 BOR is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BA09 BOR, 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 BA09 BOR?

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What year was BA09 BOR registered?

BA09 BOR is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 October 2017.

Is BA09 BOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA09 BOR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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