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FN17 AOU

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,677 mi
Last recorded132,677 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN17 AOU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 132,677 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2025 121,996 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2255017 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2255017 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 97,662 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 97,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,017 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 67,013 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 54,614 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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FN17 AOU is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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.

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What year was FN17 AOU registered?

FN17 AOU is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is FN17 AOU safe to buy?

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