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A7 EEJ

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,980 mi
Last recorded48,980 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 EEJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 48,980 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 46,020 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 45,976 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 42,658 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 42,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 39,868 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 36,207 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 31,390 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,914 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 30,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

275-35-19 runflats

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

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 EEJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EEJ, 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

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What year was A7 EEJ registered?

A7 EEJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 September 2017.

Is A7 EEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 EEJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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