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42 EE

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,523 mi
Last recorded112,523 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 EE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 112,523 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 107,407 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 99,337 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,294 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,554 miles

Hybrid-Clean

Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,084 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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42 EE is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 42 EE, 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

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What year was 42 EE registered?

42 EE is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 September 2017.

Is 42 EE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 EE 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.

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