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DY17 UPA

2017 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,950 mi
Last recorded85,950 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 7 Series49,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY17 UPA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,950 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 85,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 77,830 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 77,819 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 73,076 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 73,066 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 63,080 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 33,835 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 28 May 2021 11,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 8,605 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 8,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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DY17 UPA is a 2017 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 49,364 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY17 UPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DY17 UPA registered?

DY17 UPA is a 2017 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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