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YT17 UDM

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,074 mi
Last recorded110,074 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT17 UDM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 110,074 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 97,775 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 93,527 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 82,431 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 82,431 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 68,276 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 68,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 56,579 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,714 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 38,282 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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YT17 UDM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 YT17 UDM, 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 YT17 UDM registered?

YT17 UDM is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is YT17 UDM safe to buy?

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