2017 BMW 7 Series 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · AU17 FPT
2017 BMW 7 Series (2.0L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 31 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 93,866 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AU17 FPT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 93,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AU17 FPT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW 7 Series (AU17 FPT) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
AU17 FPT Mileage History
- 27/10/202374,786 mi
- 27/10/202374,786 mi
- 24/10/202484,123 mi+9,337 mi
- 24/10/202484,123 mi
- 08/12/202593,866 mi+9,743 mi
Average of roughly 9,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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