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YL17 XRG

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,024 mi
Last recorded75,024 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 XRG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 75,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 65,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 58,708 miles

Both front torque arm bushes starting to perish.

N/S/R tyre has approx 3mm remaining

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Rear prop coupling starting to spilt

Pass 1 Aug 2023 51,356 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 44,530 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 36,545 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,699 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 XRG is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

YL17 XRG is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 August 2017.

Is YL17 XRG safe to buy?

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