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AO17 PTU

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,390 mi
Last recorded110,390 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 PTU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 110,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 95,269 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen mounted recording device (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 95,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen mounted recording device (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 79,820 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test unable to fully remove rear windscreen mounted recording device. unplugged ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen mounted recording device ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 67,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 49,908 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 46,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is wearing on both edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is wearing on both edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 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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AO17 PTU is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO17 PTU?

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What year was AO17 PTU registered?

AO17 PTU is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 2 May 2017.

Is AO17 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 PTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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