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AK17 ZYJ

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,146 mi
Last recorded175,146 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 ZYJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 175,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 136,049 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 109,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 93,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

low brake pad warning message on dash

Fail 22 Aug 2022 93,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

low brake pad warning message on dash

Pass 13 Aug 2021 77,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2020 61,742 miles
Pass 9 Jun 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 ZYJ is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ZYJ registered?

AK17 ZYJ is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 17 June 2017.

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