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FV17 EXN

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,488 mi
Last recorded95,488 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 EXN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 95,488 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2026 95,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2025 84,161 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 73,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 61,585 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop loose

Fail 14 Sep 2023 61,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop loose

Pass 4 Jul 2022 50,772 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 39,326 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 39,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 39,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 29,794 miles
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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FV17 EXN is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV17 EXN registered?

FV17 EXN is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 27 June 2017.

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The MOT history for FV17 EXN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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