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FM17 HLY

2017 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,362 mi
Last recorded71,362 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 HLY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 71,362 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2025 60,666 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2025 60,666 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2024 45,236 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,654 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 39,683 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 35,919 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jun 2020

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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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FM17 HLY is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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What year was FM17 HLY registered?

FM17 HLY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is FM17 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 HLY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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