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DU17 CEY

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

256,638 mi
Last recorded256,638 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU17 CEY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 256,638 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 256,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam bulb inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 231,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (225/45/18, 91W, RFT) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 230,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (255/40/18, 95W, RFT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (225/45/18, 91W, RFT) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 202,799 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 180,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 148,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 119,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 119,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,986 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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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DU17 CEY 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 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 DU17 CEY registered?

DU17 CEY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 18 March 2017.

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