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YK17 TYU

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,599 mi
Last recorded58,599 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 TYU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 58,599 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 55,778 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 52,246 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 48,322 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 44,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 42,296 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 42,242 miles

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

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

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 TYU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YK17 TYU, 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 YK17 TYU registered?

YK17 TYU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is YK17 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 TYU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK17 TYU have outstanding finance?

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