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YH17 ORF

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,823 mi
Last recorded68,823 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH17 ORF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 68,823 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some items

Pass 14 Feb 2025 63,151 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 63,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 57,333 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 52,958 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some items

Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2022 48,791 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2021 41,583 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 36,611 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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YH17 ORF is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YH17 ORF, 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 YH17 ORF registered?

YH17 ORF is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is YH17 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH17 ORF 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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