MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre showing very slight signs of wearing on edges but not to excess. 245/45/19RF
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YF17 VSM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 YF17 VSM, 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 YF17 VSM registered?
YF17 VSM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 August 2017.
Is YF17 VSM safe to buy?
The MOT history for YF17 VSM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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