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BC17 WVL

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,129 mi
Last recorded82,129 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 WVL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 82,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm to shock bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 73,751 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 65,184 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 54,286 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 54,286 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 44,786 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 31,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 23,817 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 WVL is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

BC17 WVL is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 August 2017.

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