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BG17 HNM

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,917 mi
Last recorded82,917 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 HNM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 82,917 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 78,035 miles

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

Offside Front CV boot slight leak, but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 2 Jul 2024 66,456 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 66,440 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 51,153 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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 17 Jun 2022 39,068 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 28,296 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 28,171 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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BG17 HNM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 BG17 HNM, 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 BG17 HNM registered?

BG17 HNM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is BG17 HNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 HNM 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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