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BR07 SAM

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,153 mi
Last recorded58,153 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR07 SAM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,153 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 52,434 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 44,505 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 37,088 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,913 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,778 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 28,957 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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BR07 SAM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BR07 SAM, 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 BR07 SAM registered?

BR07 SAM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 October 2017.

Is BR07 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR07 SAM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BR07 SAM have outstanding finance?

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