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YA17 VHV

2017 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,782 mi
Last recorded165,782 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 7 Series49,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA17 VHV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 165,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 163,644 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 153,991 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 144,587 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 135,254 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 133,194 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 126,243 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 116,520 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 114,887 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 96,873 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 85,296 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 66,797 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,786 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,349 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 37,290 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 27,178 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 13,830 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 3,749 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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YA17 VHV is a 2017 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 49,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA17 VHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YA17 VHV?

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What year was YA17 VHV registered?

YA17 VHV is a 2017 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is YA17 VHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA17 VHV shows 18 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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