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YL17 TVZ

2017 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,218 mi
Last recorded147,218 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 TVZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2024 147,218 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 128,990 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 107,050 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 10 Dec 2021 82,822 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 60,109 miles
Pass 22 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 TVZ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

YL17 TVZ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YL17 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 TVZ 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 TVZ have outstanding finance?

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