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DE17 FVR

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,924 mi
Last recorded85,924 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 FVR
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 85,924 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2024 78,380 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 69,624 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 68,459 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2023 68,458 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2022 56,304 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 56,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 42,237 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 32,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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DE17 FVR is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE17 FVR registered?

DE17 FVR is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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