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Y55 RPH

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,815 mi
Last recorded71,815 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 RPH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 71,815 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 64,729 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 58,287 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 50,845 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,344 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 44,040 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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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Y55 RPH is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y55 RPH, 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 Y55 RPH registered?

Y55 RPH is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 December 2017.

Is Y55 RPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y55 RPH shows 6 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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