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BW17 VVL

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,659 mi
Last recorded113,659 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 VVL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 113,659 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 101,614 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 101,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 90,435 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,624 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 62,968 miles
Pass 22 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 VVL is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VVL?

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What year was BW17 VVL registered?

BW17 VVL is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is BW17 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 VVL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW17 VVL have outstanding finance?

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