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FP17 ETX

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,786 mi
Last recorded50,786 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP17 ETX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 50,786 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 45,235 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 37,729 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 31,398 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 31,341 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 24,639 miles

Rear advise pads wearing low

Front advise pads wearing low

Fail 29 Mar 2022 24,639 miles

Front advise pads wearing low

Rear advise pads wearing low

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 16,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 10,916 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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FP17 ETX is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ETX?

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What year was FP17 ETX registered?

FP17 ETX is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FP17 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP17 ETX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP17 ETX have outstanding finance?

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