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YL17 FUA

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,991 mi
Last recorded95,991 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 FUA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 95,991 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 89,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 82,715 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 72,861 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 62,379 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,952 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 38,037 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 37,496 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 29,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 22,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 22,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 FUA is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FUA, 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 FUA registered?

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

Is YL17 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 FUA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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