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YF17 VYH

2017 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,043 mi
Last recorded84,043 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 VYH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 84,043 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 76,210 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 66,553 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2023 57,647 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,720 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 36,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 28,490 miles

Offside Front puncture in tyre

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 VYH is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

YF17 VYH is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 August 2017.

Is YF17 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 VYH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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