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BW17 BTY

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,814 mi
Last recorded132,814 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 BTY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 132,814 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 123,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 109,123 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 93,091 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 78,930 miles

Front poor washer fluid pressure to front screen

Fail 4 Jun 2022 78,587 miles

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

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

Front poor washer fluid pressure to front screen

Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,422 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 54,448 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 54,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2020

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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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BW17 BTY is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW17 BTY?

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What year was BW17 BTY registered?

BW17 BTY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is BW17 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 BTY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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