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OW17 LHD

2017 BMW 7 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,710 mi
Last recorded88,710 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 7 Series49,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW17 LHD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 88,710 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 82,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front run flat tyre has had a puncture repair done

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front nearside rear and offside rear tyres are non run flats. offside front tyre is a run flat.

Fail 28 Jul 2025 82,352 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front run flat tyre has had a puncture repair done

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front nearside rear and offside rear tyres are non run flats. offside front tyre is a run flat.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 76,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 74,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 69,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut in tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Incorrect tyre size fitted to rear axle

Fail 8 Jul 2022 69,330 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut in tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Incorrect tyre size fitted to rear axle

Pass 9 Jul 2021 60,515 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2020 50,741 miles
Pass 20 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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OW17 LHD is a 2017 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OW17 LHD, 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 OW17 LHD registered?

OW17 LHD is a 2017 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 28 June 2017.

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