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A17 YOK

2018 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,905 mi
Last recorded87,905 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 YOK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 87,905 miles

tpms light on

undertrays attached

Pass 29 Jan 2025 66,549 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 62,132 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 60,131 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 57,330 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 51,025 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,930 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 43,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 4 Jun 2021 43,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

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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A17 YOK is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2018 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 49,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 YOK, 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 8 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 YOK registered?

A17 YOK is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 June 2018.

Is A17 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 YOK 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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