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BK17 WYS

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,753 mi
Last recorded72,753 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 WYS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 72,753 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 72,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 May 2025 64,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2025 64,580 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2024 57,018 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 49,305 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 41,692 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 31,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 25,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. 3mm. (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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BK17 WYS 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.

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What year was BK17 WYS registered?

BK17 WYS is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 4 March 2017.

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