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HY17 YDU

2017 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,723 mi
Last recorded60,723 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 51874,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY17 YDU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 60,723 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Pass 12 Sep 2024 53,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 46,051 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 39,350 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 33,676 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 28,284 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 20,556 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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HY17 YDU is a 2017 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 74,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY17 YDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY17 YDU?

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What year was HY17 YDU registered?

HY17 YDU is a 2017 BMW 518, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is HY17 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY17 YDU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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