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A7 JMM

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,516 mi
Last recorded53,516 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JMM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 53,516 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 48,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 43,564 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Sep 2022 38,645 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 38,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 32,555 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 15 Sep 2020 24,369 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 JMM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 A7 JMM, 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 JMM?

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What year was A7 JMM registered?

A7 JMM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2017.

Is A7 JMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 JMM 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.

Does A7 JMM have outstanding finance?

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