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YJ17 PTS

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,854 mi
Last recorded149,854 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 PTS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 149,854 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 129,521 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 129,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 119,737 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,879 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,533 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 80,760 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 64,848 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 43,845 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 30,788 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 28,944 miles
Pass 9 Jul 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 PTS is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PTS, 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 PTS registered?

YJ17 PTS is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 July 2017.

Is YJ17 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 PTS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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