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BF17 ZJN

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,286 mi
Last recorded78,286 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 ZJN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 78,286 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 64,615 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 64,615 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 53,241 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 53,241 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 40,626 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 30,453 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 20,760 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 16,854 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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BF17 ZJN is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF17 ZJN registered?

BF17 ZJN is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BF17 ZJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 ZJN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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