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2 PJS

2017 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,052 mi
Last recorded38,052 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 PJS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 38,052 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 33,923 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 29,709 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 27,424 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 27,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 20,675 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 15,081 miles

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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2 PJS is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 2 PJS, 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 2 PJS registered?

2 PJS is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is 2 PJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 PJS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 2 PJS have outstanding finance?

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