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YK17 UBY

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,122 mi
Last recorded94,122 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 UBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 94,122 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 89,979 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 87,364 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 80,059 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 61,877 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 51,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,056 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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YK17 UBY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

YK17 UBY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is YK17 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 UBY 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.

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