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71 TJ

2017 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

14,865 mi
Last recorded14,865 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 TJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 14,865 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 13,204 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2025 13,204 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached camber arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 12,080 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 10,435 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 8,863 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 7,193 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 5,848 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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71 TJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 71 TJ, 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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How do I check the history of 71 TJ?

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What year was 71 TJ registered?

71 TJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is 71 TJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 TJ 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.

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