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BB04 NJB

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,927 mi
Last recorded107,927 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB04 NJB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 107,927 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 107,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2026 63,742 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 57,896 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 57,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 101,281 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 101,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 100,847 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 51,027 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,358 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 95,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 41,040 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 87,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop split

Offside Front Suspension bump stop split

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 29,525 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 82,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 27,211 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 72,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 25,078 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 67,090 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 61,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,145 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres 0.5mm on outer edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

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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BB04 NJB is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BB04 NJB, 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 BB04 NJB registered?

BB04 NJB is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is BB04 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB04 NJB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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