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BF17 LHC

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,243 mi
Last recorded85,243 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 LHC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 85,243 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 76,608 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 70,810 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners that obstruct the driver’s view of the road ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 70,807 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners that obstruct the driver’s view of the road ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 65,122 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 58,026 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 47,314 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 41,702 miles
Pass 19 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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BF17 LHC 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 88.9%.

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 BF17 LHC, 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

How do I check the history of BF17 LHC?

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What year was BF17 LHC registered?

BF17 LHC is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is BF17 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 LHC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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