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BK17 FOJ

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,368 mi
Last recorded72,368 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 FOJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 72,368 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 67,464 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 65,304 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 54,862 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 39,547 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 35,709 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 28,713 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 23,363 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 23,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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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BK17 FOJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 BK17 FOJ, 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 BK17 FOJ?

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What year was BK17 FOJ registered?

BK17 FOJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is BK17 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 FOJ 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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