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BD17 YEB

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,519 mi
Last recorded53,519 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 YEB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 53,519 miles

Unable to test emissions emits too low.

Fail 30 Jan 2026 53,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Fog light glass broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Hand brake effort just met requirement

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 49,811 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 45,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Pass 17 Feb 2023 37,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35r19 R/F Dot 43/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 32,491 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from mirror ()

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Glass smashed (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 27,178 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 27,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 23,192 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 23,191 miles

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

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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BD17 YEB is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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What year was BD17 YEB registered?

BD17 YEB is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BD17 YEB safe to buy?

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