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VE17 OFP

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,891 mi
Last recorded120,891 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE17 OFP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 120,891 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 120,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 86,480 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 70,683 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 58,344 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 42,732 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 37,036 miles
Pass 20 Jun 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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VE17 OFP is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VE17 OFP, 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

How do I check the history of VE17 OFP?

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What year was VE17 OFP registered?

VE17 OFP is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is VE17 OFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE17 OFP 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.

Does VE17 OFP have outstanding finance?

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