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YF17 WNU

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,847 mi
Last recorded112,847 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 WNU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 112,847 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 103,571 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONTS MISTED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 89,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Offside Rear Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Pass 17 Feb 2023 77,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on its very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on its very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 77,885 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on its very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on its very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 64,108 miles

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

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 18 Feb 2021 53,886 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 47,186 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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YF17 WNU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel 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 YF17 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

YF17 WNU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 August 2017.

Is YF17 WNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 WNU 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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