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YL17 FYJ

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,441 mi
Last recorded81,441 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 FYJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2024 81,441 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 68,003 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rubber mount deteriorating (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,152 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 35,828 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 30,557 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 FYJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FYJ, 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

How do I check the history of YL17 FYJ?

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What year was YL17 FYJ registered?

YL17 FYJ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 August 2017.

Is YL17 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 FYJ shows 5 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 FYJ have outstanding finance?

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