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AD17 MMS

2017 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,270 mi
Last recorded85,270 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD17 MMS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 85,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front wear wire broken

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 85,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front wear wire broken

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 71,894 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pad wearing light illuminate on dash looks like sensor issue

Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,101 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 45,646 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 39,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear driveshaft oil seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 39,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear driveshaft oil seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 34,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2021 34,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 27,559 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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AD17 MMS is a 2017 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 48,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD17 MMS registered?

AD17 MMS is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 1 September 2017.

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