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FX17 ZBO

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,364 mi
Last recorded85,364 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX17 ZBO
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 85,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker bump stop is loose on the shocker

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 85,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255 / 35 r 19 92 y run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker bump stop is loose on the shocker

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 79,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker bump stop is loose on the shocker

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 70,112 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 65,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 55,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 44,870 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 39,893 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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FX17 ZBO is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue 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 FX17 ZBO registered?

FX17 ZBO is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is FX17 ZBO safe to buy?

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