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A7 DPF

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,740 mi
Last recorded24,740 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DPF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 24,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 24,366 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 24,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 23,508 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 20,049 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 11,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 10,379 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 8,466 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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A7 DPF is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 A7 DPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A7 DPF?

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What year was A7 DPF registered?

A7 DPF is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is A7 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 DPF 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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