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BW17 NCU

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,804 mi
Last recorded98,804 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 NCU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 98,804 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 98,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 98,398 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 77,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 59,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, in tread and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 59,078 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, in tread and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 40,910 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,244 miles
Pass 11 Jul 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 NCU is a 2017 BMW 420 in White 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 BW17 NCU registered?

BW17 NCU is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is BW17 NCU safe to buy?

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