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J5 MRT

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,118 mi
Last recorded37,118 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 MRT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 37,118 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 29,891 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 29,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 26,168 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 22,332 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 17,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 13,470 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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J5 MRT is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 54,635 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 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 J5 MRT, 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 9 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J5 MRT registered?

J5 MRT is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 December 2017.

Is J5 MRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 MRT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J5 MRT have outstanding finance?

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