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YH17 ZFT

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,583 mi
Last recorded68,583 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 68,583 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 63,439 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 63,439 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 55,633 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 49,450 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 43,484 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,210 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 35,800 miles

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 8 Jun 2019 22,984 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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YH17 ZFT 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 88.9%.

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 YH17 ZFT, 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 YH17 ZFT registered?

YH17 ZFT is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is YH17 ZFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH17 ZFT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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