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BP17 BFX

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,484 mi
Last recorded139,484 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 BFX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 139,484 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 129,755 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 117,804 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 102,445 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,786 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 60,629 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020

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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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BP17 BFX is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BP17 BFX, 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 BP17 BFX registered?

BP17 BFX is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 May 2017.

Is BP17 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP17 BFX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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