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YB17 BLK

2017 BMW 7 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,492 mi
Last recorded190,492 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 7 Series49,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB17 BLK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 190,492 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 185,514 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 166,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 166,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2024 152,143 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 141,322 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 141,262 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 118,529 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 108,422 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 108,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 93,628 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,357 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 74,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2021 58,785 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 57,919 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 50,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2020

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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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YB17 BLK is a 2017 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB17 BLK, 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.

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What year was YB17 BLK registered?

YB17 BLK is a 2017 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 19 May 2017.

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The MOT history for YB17 BLK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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