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5659 OI

2017 BMW 7 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,995 mi
Last recorded157,995 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 7 Series49,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5659 OI
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 157,995 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 157,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 114,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 153,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 100,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 140,427 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 126,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 91,627 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 119,440 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 119,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 109,453 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 97,400 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 86,215 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 85,169 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 70,952 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 78,499 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 58,484 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 43,405 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,616 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 30,912 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 19,045 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 19,045 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,339 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 59,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 47,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,843 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 40,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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5659 OI is a 2017 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2017 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 49,364 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5659 OI, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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5659 OI is a 2017 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 September 2017.

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