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YL17 FKE

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,958 mi
Last recorded57,958 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 FKE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 57,958 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 56,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,611 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 37,632 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 32,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all four tyres slightly cracking on tread

Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,125 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 FKE is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FKE, 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 FKE registered?

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

Is YL17 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 FKE shows 6 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 FKE have outstanding finance?

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