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FJ17 VTD

2017 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,116 mi
Last recorded90,116 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 VTD
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 90,116 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 90,116 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,192 miles

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear brake pads very low recommend replacement soon.

Pass 19 Feb 2024 70,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 62,986 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 57,719 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 53,026 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,287 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 VTD is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FJ17 VTD?

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What year was FJ17 VTD registered?

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

Is FJ17 VTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ17 VTD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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