BA still like to do 170 to 5DME in my experience at KK...never a problem as long as we're told on the downwind leg.
What can be annoying is when, during prolonged sequencing, they call established and ,when told to reduce to 160 to 4DME, they then get all uppity at not being able to do 170 to 5DME. Most of the time now I will build in an extra 1/2 mile of spacing in anticpation of the request which keeps everyone happy!
It's really no problem for us but please let us know well in advance!!
