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Y9 LSC

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,096 mi
Last recorded48,096 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 LSC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 48,096 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 41,533 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 worn and perishing on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 35,846 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 29,367 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 22,670 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 22,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 18,999 miles

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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Y9 LSC is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y9 LSC, 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 Y9 LSC registered?

Y9 LSC is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is Y9 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y9 LSC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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