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GAZ 9117

2016 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,219 mi
Last recorded70,219 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 9117
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 70,219 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2026 70,116 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2026 88,913 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 63,194 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 85,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 55,093 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 80,516 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 49,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 49,718 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 73,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 44,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 69,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2021 37,880 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,756 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 33,433 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2020 33,433 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 59,436 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2019 53,098 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 45,053 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,805 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,684 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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GAZ 9117 is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 51,691 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 GAZ 9117, 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 10 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 GAZ 9117 registered?

GAZ 9117 is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is GAZ 9117 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAZ 9117 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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