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YY17 OEV

2017 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,459 mi
Last recorded95,459 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 OEV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2025 95,459 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 94,638 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 84,701 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area/Not excessive at present. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 49,292 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2020 44,780 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 OEV is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YY17 OEV, 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

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What year was YY17 OEV registered?

YY17 OEV is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is YY17 OEV safe to buy?

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