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YK17 VFB

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,520 mi
Last recorded28,520 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 VFB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 28,520 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 23,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre excessively scrubbed on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 23,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre excessively scrubbed on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 18,603 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 VFB is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

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

Is YK17 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 VFB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK17 VFB have outstanding finance?

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