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A16 VJY

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,628 mi
Last recorded117,628 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VJY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 117,628 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 101,434 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 101,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 84,879 miles

undertrays cover some components

Pass 4 Sep 2023 71,132 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 50,142 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Jan 2021 41,615 miles

TPMS light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

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 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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