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BJ17 VWK

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,741 mi
Last recorded120,741 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 VWK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 120,741 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 109,939 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 103,472 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 96,504 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 96,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 84,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,746 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 23,602 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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BJ17 VWK 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 BJ17 VWK, 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 BJ17 VWK registered?

BJ17 VWK is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is BJ17 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ17 VWK 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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