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YL17 WSW

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,850 mi
Last recorded138,850 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 138,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 126,599 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 120,818 miles

underbody and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 93,301 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front & Rear Both Side (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,682 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 66,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 48,840 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 44,168 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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 WSW is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WSW, 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 WSW registered?

YL17 WSW is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 August 2017.

Is YL17 WSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 WSW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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