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EJ17 JEM

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,078 mi
Last recorded122,078 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 JEM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 122,078 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 122,076 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2025 108,078 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 101,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 101,755 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 86,452 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 86,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 67,565 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,082 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 57,079 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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EJ17 JEM is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ17 JEM?

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What year was EJ17 JEM registered?

EJ17 JEM is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is EJ17 JEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 JEM shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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