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AK17 HHB

2017 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,064 mi
Last recorded130,064 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 HHB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 130,064 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 115,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both poor clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 92,914 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge.

Fail 16 Aug 2023 92,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 70,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 275/35y20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre fitted wrong way round

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread worn 275/35y20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 275/35y20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 47,473 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 35,233 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020

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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 HHB is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HHB registered?

AK17 HHB is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 20 April 2017.

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