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GV17 ETR

2017 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,318 mi
Last recorded121,318 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 7 Series49,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV17 ETR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 121,318 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 120,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 104,500 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 93,956 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 93,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 71,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 38,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020

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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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GV17 ETR is a 2017 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV17 ETR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV17 ETR registered?

GV17 ETR is a 2017 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 12 June 2017.

Is GV17 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV17 ETR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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