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BJ17 JFU

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,845 mi
Last recorded117,845 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 JFU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 117,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 104,396 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 90,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,732 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,681 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 50,000 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 34,029 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 28,588 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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BJ17 JFU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ17 JFU, 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 BJ17 JFU registered?

BJ17 JFU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 April 2017.

Is BJ17 JFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ17 JFU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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