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BRZ 299

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,373 mi
Last recorded80,373 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 299
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 80,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 70,068 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 60,464 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated doughnut rear axle end started to crack / perish. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 52,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 42,210 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 34,689 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 27,362 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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BRZ 299 is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol 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 BRZ 299, 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

How do I check the history of BRZ 299?

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What year was BRZ 299 registered?

BRZ 299 is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 October 2017.

Is BRZ 299 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRZ 299 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.

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