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HV17 OAX

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,942 mi
Last recorded40,942 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 OAX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 40,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 36,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 33,139 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 28,244 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 24,894 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 21,101 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 19,388 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 19,388 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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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HV17 OAX is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HV17 OAX, 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 HV17 OAX registered?

HV17 OAX is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is HV17 OAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV17 OAX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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