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BF17 ZVJ

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,914 mi
Last recorded108,914 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 ZVJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 108,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 100,879 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 100,879 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 89,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 76,231 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 58,884 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 40,823 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 28,260 miles

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 ZVJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 BF17 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

BF17 ZVJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 April 2017.

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The MOT history for BF17 ZVJ 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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