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YE66 SYT

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,280 mi
Last recorded58,280 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 58,280 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 54,796 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 54,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2024 47,084 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 41,230 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 34,198 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 30,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 28,555 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 SYT is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SYT, 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 YE66 SYT registered?

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

Is YE66 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE66 SYT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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