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BE08 ANT

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,230 mi
Last recorded102,230 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE08 ANT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 102,230 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 102,102 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 93,962 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 85,005 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 85,005 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 76,998 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OFF/SIDE AND NEAR/SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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BE08 ANT is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BE08 ANT, 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 BE08 ANT registered?

BE08 ANT is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is BE08 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE08 ANT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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