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WJ17 AUC

2017 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,012 mi
Last recorded200,012 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 7 Series49,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 AUC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 200,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of various items

Pass 28 Feb 2024 176,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 176,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Adblue warning on dash indicating a fault

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 163,105 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 163,105 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 150,714 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 134,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has slight grease around the boot

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 126,145 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 126,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 114,297 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 109,139 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 84,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,144 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 62,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 46,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 18 Oct 2018 46,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,184 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 7,825 miles

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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WJ17 AUC is a 2017 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ17 AUC, 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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WJ17 AUC is a 2017 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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