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FJ17 VSK

2017 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,696 mi
Last recorded97,696 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 VSK
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 97,696 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 97,696 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 91,918 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 83,512 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 79,094 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 74,517 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 73,412 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 48,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 36,569 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 VSK is a 2017 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ17 VSK?

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What year was FJ17 VSK registered?

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

Is FJ17 VSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ17 VSK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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