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FJ17 VRY

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,868 mi
Last recorded95,868 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 95,868 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 91,512 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 81,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 81,356 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 72,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 62,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 62,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 53,361 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 52,681 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 52,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 46,352 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 46,337 miles

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

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 VRY is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRY registered?

FJ17 VRY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is FJ17 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ17 VRY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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