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B7 NSM

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,787 mi
Last recorded63,787 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 NSM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 63,787 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 63,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 55,845 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 49,945 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 40,077 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 38,659 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads worn to 3mm on outer pad closer to legal limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing close too legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 30,010 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 23,852 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 19,251 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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B7 NSM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B7 NSM, 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 B7 NSM registered?

B7 NSM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 January 2017.

Is B7 NSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 NSM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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