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YS17 VZC

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,871 mi
Last recorded162,871 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 162,871 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 134,228 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 133,305 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 133,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near side / off side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 133,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near side / off side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 117,609 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 84,949 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 81,669 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 59,976 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,735 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 48,722 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 38,895 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,584 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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YS17 VZC is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YS17 VZC, 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

How do I check the history of YS17 VZC?

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What year was YS17 VZC registered?

YS17 VZC is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 June 2017.

Is YS17 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS17 VZC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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