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YF17 UAR

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,563 mi
Last recorded59,563 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 UAR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 59,563 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 50,408 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 48,305 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 48,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn bald cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn bald cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 42,666 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 35,725 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 26,590 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 26,581 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 23,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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YF17 UAR is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF17 UAR, 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 YF17 UAR registered?

YF17 UAR is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is YF17 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 UAR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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