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BW02 JUN

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,551 mi
Last recorded51,551 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 JUN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 51,551 miles

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

Under tray not allowing full inspection

Windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Jan 2026 121,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 121,117 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2025 48,221 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 113,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 42,944 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 107,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 35,889 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 35,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,036 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 24,753 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 92,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 92,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 18,630 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 84,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

windscreen has damage in zone b less 40mm

Pass 12 Aug 2020 13,679 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,699 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,892 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low 225/50r17

Fail 4 Jan 2019 70,892 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low 225/50r17

Pass 20 Dec 2017 64,156 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 64,156 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,566 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,778 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged sharp edges on rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 38,990 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 386,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,782 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,167 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 18,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 18,857 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 14,596 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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BW02 JUN is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW02 JUN, 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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BW02 JUN is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2017.

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