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YL17 FCX

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,889 mi
Last recorded64,889 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 FCX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 64,889 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,282 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 48,348 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 40,458 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 31,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 21,888 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 21,141 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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YL17 FCX 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 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 YL17 FCX, 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 YL17 FCX registered?

YL17 FCX is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is YL17 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 FCX 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.

Does YL17 FCX have outstanding finance?

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