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FP17 EFL

2017 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,047 mi
Last recorded62,047 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP17 EFL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,047 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 58,565 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 56,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 51,133 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 44,736 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 22,480 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 16,163 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 16,163 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FP17 EFL 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 FP17 EFL?

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What year was FP17 EFL registered?

FP17 EFL is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is FP17 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP17 EFL 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.

Does FP17 EFL have outstanding finance?

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