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EP17 EZB

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,286 mi
Last recorded133,286 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP17 EZB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 133,286 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Oct 2024 127,165 miles

Rear Earth strap from diff too sub-frame broken.

Pass 26 Oct 2023 120,325 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 102,892 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 91,351 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 74,663 miles
Pass 17 May 2020

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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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EP17 EZB is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 EP17 EZB, 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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What year was EP17 EZB registered?

EP17 EZB is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is EP17 EZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP17 EZB 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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