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BD17 HFS

2017 BMW 5 Series

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,562 mi
Last recorded79,562 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 HFS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 79,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 70,450 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2023 51,936 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Below 3mm Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 43,949 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 28,961 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 24,537 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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 HFS is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BD17 HFS, 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 BD17 HFS registered?

BD17 HFS is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BD17 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 HFS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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