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YL17 XUZ

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,643 mi
Last recorded112,643 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 XUZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 112,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 102,020 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 101,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 85,635 miles

both rear tyres getting worn, will need replacing soon.

Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,277 miles

DRIVERS SIDE REAR TYRE IS VERY VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT also it has a nail in it

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,429 miles

plastic cover fitted to under side

Pass 30 Jul 2020 50,815 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 XUZ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XUZ, 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.

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What year was YL17 XUZ registered?

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

Is YL17 XUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 XUZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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