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BM17 TVV

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,470 mi
Last recorded134,470 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 TVV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 134,470 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 122,155 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 122,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 109,536 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear propshaft doughnut cord exposed

Fail 23 Jul 2024 109,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear propshaft doughnut cord exposed

Pass 28 Jul 2023 94,385 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 94,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 77,315 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 60,662 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 47,805 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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BM17 TVV is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BM17 TVV, 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 BM17 TVV registered?

BM17 TVV is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 August 2017.

Is BM17 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 TVV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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