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S5 UNC

2017 BMW 435

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,954 mi
Last recorded97,954 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 43548,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 UNC
MakeBMW
Model435
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 97,954 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective water in head lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 97,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective water in head lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 97,731 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements suspect possible ghost plates fitted front and rear (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned appear to have had some sort of damage and is pushed back and across (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel, recommend adjustment

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect showing signs of a previous leak and is weak (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 81,886 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 69,980 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 57,994 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 57,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Castor arm leaked out fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Castor arm leaked out fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 45,931 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 42,133 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 435?

Based on 117,140 MOT tests across 14,389 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
6,916
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,389
On UK Roads
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S5 UNC is a 2017 BMW 435 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 BMW 435 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 48,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 435 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 435 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S5 UNC registered?

S5 UNC is a 2017 BMW 435, first registered on 7 July 2017.

Is S5 UNC safe to buy?

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