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YL17 FYH

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,355 mi
Last recorded72,355 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 FYH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2025 72,355 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 63,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated inner clip (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 54,732 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 42,991 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 38,113 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 30,315 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 FYH is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol 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 FYH, 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 FYH registered?

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

Is YL17 FYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 FYH 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.

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