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AM17 MAL

2017 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,493 mi
Last recorded83,493 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM17 MAL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 83,493 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 72,813 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,731 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 51,520 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 43,559 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 43,555 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both worn to ply on outer edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 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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AM17 MAL is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM17 MAL?

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What year was AM17 MAL registered?

AM17 MAL is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is AM17 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM17 MAL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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