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FJ17 VRW

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,873 mi
Last recorded99,873 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 VRW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 99,873 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 89,546 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 76,964 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 66,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 56,758 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 17,243 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 46,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 VRW is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey 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 VRW registered?

FJ17 VRW is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is FJ17 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ17 VRW 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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