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BF17 XVB

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,012 mi
Last recorded154,012 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 XVB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 154,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 148,121 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 144,103 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 140,018 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 132,411 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 122,121 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 111,596 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 111,594 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 98,944 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,579 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 60,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,399 miles
Pass 3 May 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 XVB is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XVB, 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 BF17 XVB registered?

BF17 XVB is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 May 2017.

Is BF17 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 XVB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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