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YY17 OPU

2017 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,001 mi
Last recorded118,001 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 OPU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 118,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,171 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,101 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 88,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 72,432 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 42,581 miles

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 17 Apr 2020

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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 OPU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

YY17 OPU is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is YY17 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY17 OPU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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