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BM53 JAL

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,508 mi
Last recorded90,508 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 JAL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 90,508 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 84,244 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 84,244 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 75,823 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 75,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,630 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 66,762 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 65,532 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,381 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 52,909 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 50,668 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 45,660 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 41,599 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 41,599 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 33,446 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 13,911 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 1,849 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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BM53 JAL is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BM53 JAL, 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.

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What year was BM53 JAL registered?

BM53 JAL is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2017.

Is BM53 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM53 JAL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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