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AK17 BZE

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,480 mi
Last recorded103,480 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 BZE
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 103,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 93,708 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 83,600 miles

Central Front 1 of two horns inoperative and sounds distorted - inoperative horn clicks when operated- have to give benefit of doubt

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 83,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front 1 of two horns inoperative and sounds distorted - inoperative horn clicks when operated- have to give benefit of doubt

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 71,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 58,855 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,112 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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AK17 BZE is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black 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 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.

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What year was AK17 BZE registered?

AK17 BZE is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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