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YW17 FRX

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,804 mi
Last recorded79,804 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW17 FRX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 79,804 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2024 71,997 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2023 63,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 54,632 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 42,825 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2020 34,349 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 24,191 miles

front tyres have edge wear

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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YW17 FRX 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 YW17 FRX, 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 YW17 FRX?

You can check the full history of YW17 FRX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YW17 FRX registered?

YW17 FRX is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YW17 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW17 FRX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YW17 FRX have outstanding finance?

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