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EF17 HKX

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,843 mi
Last recorded104,843 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 HKX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 104,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 75,518 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 75,518 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 75,411 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 2 Oct 2023 54,663 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 49,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 41,277 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 41,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18y rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 31,837 miles

Front brake pads are worn

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

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

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2020 21,710 miles
Pass 21 May 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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EF17 HKX is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF17 HKX registered?

EF17 HKX is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 29 May 2017.

Is EF17 HKX safe to buy?

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