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BM53 OEM

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

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Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 OEM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026
Pass 5 Feb 2025 47,229 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall 245/35 ZR20 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 33,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a small cut in the tread.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Fail 14 Feb 2023 33,565 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a small cut in the tread.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2021 25,612 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 20,029 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 OEM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEM, 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 BM53 OEM registered?

BM53 OEM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 October 2017.

Is BM53 OEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM53 OEM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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