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BJ17 BDZ

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,068 mi
Last recorded80,068 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 BDZ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 80,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 80,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 64,581 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 64,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 50,680 miles

Engine cover fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, heavily worn on edges advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2023 50,680 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 34,717 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 32,263 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 27,549 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 24,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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BJ17 BDZ is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black 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.

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What year was BJ17 BDZ registered?

BJ17 BDZ is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 8 March 2017.

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