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YE66 PWJ

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,897 mi
Last recorded47,897 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE66 PWJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 47,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 42,704 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2mm (min 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 38,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 36,218 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 32,620 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jan 2022 32,620 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 25,933 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 25,933 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working side repeater in the door mirror not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 20,314 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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YE66 PWJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE66 PWJ, 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 YE66 PWJ registered?

YE66 PWJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 January 2017.

Is YE66 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE66 PWJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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