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FH17 EAC

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,029 mi
Last recorded118,029 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH17 EAC
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 118,029 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 117,885 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 110,350 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 110,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 100,491 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 88,843 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 87,014 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 85,184 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 76,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 60,446 miles

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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FH17 EAC 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 80%.

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 FH17 EAC?

You can check the full history of FH17 EAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FH17 EAC registered?

FH17 EAC is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 3 July 2017.

Is FH17 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH17 EAC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH17 EAC have outstanding finance?

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