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A4 SUR

2017 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,353 mi
Last recorded30,353 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 SUR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 30,353 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 29,173 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 29,146 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 26,207 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 21,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 21,401 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 16,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 16,122 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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A4 SUR is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 A4 SUR, 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 A4 SUR registered?

A4 SUR is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is A4 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 SUR 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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