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BC17 PZZ

2017 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,841 mi
Last recorded85,841 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 PZZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 85,841 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 79,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 67,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 57,116 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 51,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 44,879 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 40,589 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 40,555 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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BC17 PZZ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BC17 PZZ, 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 BC17 PZZ registered?

BC17 PZZ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is BC17 PZZ safe to buy?

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