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BW17 FCO

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,310 mi
Last recorded66,310 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 66,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 60,044 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 53,828 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 53,815 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2022 47,637 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 39,049 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 39,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,739 miles
Pass 27 Jun 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 FCO 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW17 FCO?

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What year was BW17 FCO registered?

BW17 FCO is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 5 July 2017.

Is BW17 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 FCO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW17 FCO have outstanding finance?

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