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YB17 GBE

2017 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,448 mi
Last recorded90,448 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 5 Series54,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB17 GBE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 90,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 87,321 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 84,580 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 79,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 65,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 53,180 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 43,551 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 43,549 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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YB17 GBE is a 2017 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YB17 GBE, 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 YB17 GBE registered?

YB17 GBE is a 2017 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YB17 GBE safe to buy?

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