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BF17 YOX

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,664 mi
Last recorded111,664 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 YOX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 111,664 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished / cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes slight play (brake reaction) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 86,884 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 58,422 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 58,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2023 38,124 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 32,254 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 19,767 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 19,749 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 18,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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BF17 YOX is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BF17 YOX, 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.

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What year was BF17 YOX registered?

BF17 YOX is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is BF17 YOX safe to buy?

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