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A2 LYO

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,863 mi
Last recorded113,863 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LYO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 113,863 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 105,377 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 96,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 89,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 89,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,871 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 68,410 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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A2 LYO is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A2 LYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A2 LYO?

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What year was A2 LYO registered?

A2 LYO is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is A2 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 LYO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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