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AJ17 GJZ

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,012 mi
Last recorded144,012 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 GJZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 144,012 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 133,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 133,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 120,914 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 111,948 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 101,164 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 91,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 87,499 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 77,735 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 77,735 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 64,591 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020

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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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AJ17 GJZ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ17 GJZ, 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 AJ17 GJZ registered?

AJ17 GJZ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2017.

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