2017 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · DX67 RZJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean record across the most recent testing cycles. The latest MOT conducted on 30 May 2025 at 83,918 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows two years of clean results in 2024 and 2023, indicating that the mechanical and structural components have remained well-maintained since addressing minor consumable failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between September 2022 (52,427 miles) and May 2024 (75,216 miles), where the car covered over 22,000 miles in roughly twenty months. Since then, the usage has normalized again, with approximately 8,700 miles recorded over the last year. This suggests a transition from light use to more consistent annual driving, which generally benefits drivetrain components. A buyer should pay attention to the recurring tyre-related failures noted in the history. The failure in August 2022 at 51,812 miles due to a sidewall cut on the nearside rear, and the subsequent failure in May 2023 at 72,059 miles regarding insufficient offside front tread depth, indicate periods of neglect regarding basic rubber maintenance. While these were resolved, an in-person inspection should verify the current set of tyres for signs of uneven wear, which could indicate alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. Given the lack of recorded structural corrosion or brake-related failures, the focus should remain on high-wear items typical for a BMW 5 Series of this age. Inspect the front control arm bushings for cracking and check the condition of the brake discs for pitting or thinning. The clean MOT history over the last two years suggests the vehicle has not suffered from significant mechanical degradation, but the buyer should confirm the service history to ensure oil changes align with the mileage intervals recorded.