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YK17 TGU

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,738 mi
Last recorded50,738 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 TGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 50,738 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 49,513 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 44,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 41,026 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 26,823 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 18,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 15,221 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

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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YK17 TGU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK17 TGU, 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

How do I check the history of YK17 TGU?

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What year was YK17 TGU registered?

YK17 TGU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is YK17 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 TGU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK17 TGU have outstanding finance?

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