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YK17 UKC

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,743 mi
Last recorded45,743 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 UKC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 45,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 39,648 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 35,247 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2023 35,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 33,709 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2022 33,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2021 32,717 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 23,420 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 23,229 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 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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YK17 UKC is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

YK17 UKC is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 April 2017.

Is YK17 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 UKC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK17 UKC have outstanding finance?

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