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YJ17 PGA

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,058 mi
Last recorded69,058 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 PGA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 69,058 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 69,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 63,681 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))

coolant level low

Pass 11 Sep 2023 54,428 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera on passenger seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 46,664 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,998 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 36,127 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 36,074 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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YJ17 PGA 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 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 YJ17 PGA, 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 YJ17 PGA registered?

YJ17 PGA is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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The MOT history for YJ17 PGA 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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