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BC17 RAU

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,941 mi
Last recorded73,941 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 RAU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 73,941 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 65,660 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 275/40/18 R/F ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection

Fail 26 Nov 2024 65,595 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 Rear Nail in tyre 275/40/18 R/F ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2023 57,612 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 245/45/18

Pass 26 Nov 2022 49,015 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 48,959 miles

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 20 Nov 2021 38,181 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 30,277 miles
Pass 30 Jun 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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BC17 RAU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BC17 RAU, 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.

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What year was BC17 RAU registered?

BC17 RAU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 July 2017.

Is BC17 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 RAU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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