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BD17 BKF

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,965 mi
Last recorded167,965 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 BKF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 167,965 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 142,687 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 114,887 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,676 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 104,676 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 82,842 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 72,136 miles
Pass 20 Apr 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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BD17 BKF is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 BD17 BKF, 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 BD17 BKF registered?

BD17 BKF is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 April 2017.

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The MOT history for BD17 BKF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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