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BT17 OFK

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,398 mi
Last recorded170,398 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 OFK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 170,398 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 155,055 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 151,877 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 151,877 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 128,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 101,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 80,786 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 67,926 miles

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

Pass 30 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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BT17 OFK is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT17 OFK, 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 BT17 OFK registered?

BT17 OFK is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 June 2017.

Is BT17 OFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 OFK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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