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YY17 UZH

2017 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,255 mi
Last recorded97,255 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 UZH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 97,255 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 94,335 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 87,861 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides worn on Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 83,579 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 78,048 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 77,551 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 63,123 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 56,954 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 50,199 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 50,199 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended catch (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 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 UZH is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UZH, 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 UZH registered?

YY17 UZH is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 June 2017.

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The MOT history for YY17 UZH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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