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378 EEW

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,621 mi
Last recorded20,621 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration378 EEW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 20,621 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 18,585 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 16,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 14,475 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 12,454 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 10,796 miles

Nearside Rear 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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378 EEW is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 378 EEW, 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 378 EEW?

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What year was 378 EEW registered?

378 EEW is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is 378 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 378 EEW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 378 EEW have outstanding finance?

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