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YY17 FLF

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,409 mi
Last recorded98,409 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 FLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 98,409 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 75,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 75,518 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 67,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split next inner clip but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 60,695 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 54,806 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,016 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 36,219 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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YY17 FLF is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY17 FLF, 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 YY17 FLF registered?

YY17 FLF is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 April 2017.

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The MOT history for YY17 FLF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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