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YS17 KLZ

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,463 mi
Last recorded117,463 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 KLZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 117,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 107,803 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 107,650 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 91,245 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 80,043 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 77,777 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged both side front outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,345 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 75,345 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,390 miles
Pass 5 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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YS17 KLZ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YS17 KLZ, 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 YS17 KLZ registered?

YS17 KLZ is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 June 2017.

Is YS17 KLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS17 KLZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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