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BM17 UBT

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,154 mi
Last recorded81,154 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 81,154 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,908 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 73,412 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,294 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,717 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 49,074 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 UBT is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BM17 UBT, 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 BM17 UBT?

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What year was BM17 UBT registered?

BM17 UBT is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is BM17 UBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 UBT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BM17 UBT have outstanding finance?

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