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YL17 XMB

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,808 mi
Last recorded108,808 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 XMB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 108,808 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 97,664 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 97,656 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2023 86,711 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 75,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2021 57,431 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 57,405 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 44,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,096 miles
Pass 23 Jul 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 XMB is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

YL17 XMB is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is YL17 XMB safe to buy?

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