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YH17 ZMU

2017 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,594 mi
Last recorded103,594 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH17 ZMU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 103,594 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 98,328 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 87,936 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 62,909 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 38,834 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 34,456 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 34,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2020 27,521 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 ZMU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc 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 YH17 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

YH17 ZMU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is YH17 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH17 ZMU 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.

Does YH17 ZMU have outstanding finance?

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