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AE17 YDU

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,119 mi
Last recorded69,119 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 YDU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 69,119 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 69,119 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 62,936 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 57,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 57,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 51,001 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 51,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tyre size 245 45 b18

Pass 16 Feb 2022 44,653 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 35,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 2.9 - wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 27,848 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2020 27,848 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cored's and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

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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AE17 YDU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE17 YDU, 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

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What year was AE17 YDU registered?

AE17 YDU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AE17 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 YDU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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