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YG67 VAM

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,359 mi
Last recorded73,359 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG67 VAM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 73,359 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 68,290 miles

Rear prop shaft bush cracked - perished.

Fail 6 May 2025 68,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear prop shaft bush cracked - perished.

Pass 26 Apr 2024 59,744 miles

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

Rear prop shaft bush perished

Fail 26 Apr 2024 59,744 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt missing clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear prop shaft bush perished

Pass 24 May 2023 51,440 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 42,947 miles

Central Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 32,597 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 27,648 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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YG67 VAM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG67 VAM, 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 YG67 VAM registered?

YG67 VAM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2017.

Is YG67 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG67 VAM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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