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BG17 OPT

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,891 mi
Last recorded87,891 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 OPT
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 87,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gator (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gator (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 87,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gator (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gator (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 83,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,360 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 70,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 70,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bold on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,193 miles

Nearside Rear no jacking point and plastic under tray cracked

tpms light on dash

Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,974 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 43,879 miles

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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BG17 OPT is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue 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 BG17 OPT registered?

BG17 OPT is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is BG17 OPT safe to buy?

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