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5 W

2017 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 6592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,556 mi
Last recorded35,556 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 7 Series49,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 W
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,592cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 35,556 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 32,828 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 29,123 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 25,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 22,160 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 22,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 17,061 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 14,005 miles

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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5 W is a 2017 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 6,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 5 W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 5 W?

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What year was 5 W registered?

5 W is a 2017 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is 5 W safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 5 W have outstanding finance?

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