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YK17 UFE

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,139 mi
Last recorded61,139 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 UFE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 61,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 56,708 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 56,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 49,496 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 41,924 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 34,811 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 24,696 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 UFE is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

YK17 UFE is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is YK17 UFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 UFE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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