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YL17 MYY

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

177,717 mi
Last recorded177,717 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 MYY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 177,717 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 177,705 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 174,046 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 130,722 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 130,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 98,960 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 97,973 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 87,674 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 75,272 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 58,631 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2020

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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 MYY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 MYY, 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 MYY registered?

YL17 MYY is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is YL17 MYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 MYY 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.

Does YL17 MYY have outstanding finance?

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