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AU17 ZJE

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,653 mi
Last recorded66,653 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 ZJE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 66,653 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 46,055 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 46,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 31,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Stones Embedded + Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 31,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Stones Embedded + Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 26,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (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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AU17 ZJE is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU17 ZJE, 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 AU17 ZJE registered?

AU17 ZJE is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 August 2017.

Is AU17 ZJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 ZJE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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