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FJ17 VRG

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,702 mi
Last recorded84,702 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 VRG
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 84,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hydrobush Leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 75,358 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 68,628 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 58,756 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,757 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,734 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 29,829 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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FJ17 VRG is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJ17 VRG registered?

FJ17 VRG is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is FJ17 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ17 VRG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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