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2017 BMW 5 Series
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117,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
both rear tyres wearing inner edges
engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
undertrays cover some components
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
TPMS light on
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
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A16 VJY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?
A16 VJY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 December 2017.
Is A16 VJY safe to buy?
The MOT history for A16 VJY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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