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BV17 GBX

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,405 mi
Last recorded96,405 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 GBX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 96,405 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 93,306 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 93,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 71,045 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,001 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 38,851 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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BV17 GBX is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

How do I check the history of BV17 GBX?

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What year was BV17 GBX registered?

BV17 GBX is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is BV17 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 GBX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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