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B9 LJF

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,572 mi
Last recorded57,572 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 LJF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 57,572 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv gaiters have a slight leakage of grease coming from or near the clips (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv gaiters have a slight leakage of grease coming from or near the clips (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 47,549 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter starting split/leak cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 41,119 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 35,699 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 35,560 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 Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 30,229 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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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B9 LJF is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B9 LJF, 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 B9 LJF registered?

B9 LJF is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2017.

Is B9 LJF safe to buy?

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