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BG17 ZVY

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,598 mi
Last recorded110,598 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 ZVY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 110,598 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 110,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear colours on numbers (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 106,483 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 106,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 106,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 105,396 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,781 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,240 miles

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 63,785 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 ZVY is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey 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 BG17 ZVY registered?

BG17 ZVY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 19 April 2017.

Is BG17 ZVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 ZVY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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