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BL15 YOU

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,623 mi
Last recorded71,623 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL15 YOU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 71,623 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 60,654 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 48,380 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 38,637 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 27,539 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front & Rear Registration plates (Rise)(letters & numbers) numbers)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Feb 2022 27,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Body under covers & Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front & Rear Registration plates (Rise)(letters & numbers) numbers)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 17,690 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 16,498 miles

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))

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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BL15 YOU 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 BL15 YOU, 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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BL15 YOU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2017.

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