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A16 TJB

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,420 mi
Last recorded55,420 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TJB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 55,420 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 51,021 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 45,882 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 45,880 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 45,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 43,520 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 34,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 26,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 26,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 20,908 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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A16 TJB is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A16 TJB, 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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What year was A16 TJB registered?

A16 TJB is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is A16 TJB safe to buy?

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