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SJ17 HEW

2017 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,357 mi
Last recorded83,357 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 7 Series49,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 HEW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 83,357 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,630 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 73,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall has a cut exposing cords when opened. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 56,971 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 38,578 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 16,357 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 13,652 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 12,362 miles
Pass 22 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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SJ17 HEW is a 2017 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SJ17 HEW, 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

How do I check the history of SJ17 HEW?

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What year was SJ17 HEW registered?

SJ17 HEW is a 2017 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is SJ17 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ17 HEW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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