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FY17 HTC

2017 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,669 mi
Last recorded94,669 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 HTC
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 94,669 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 94,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 90,902 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 85,535 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,079 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 70,233 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,623 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 51,842 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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FY17 HTC is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black 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 FY17 HTC?

You can check the full history of FY17 HTC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY17 HTC registered?

FY17 HTC is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is FY17 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 HTC 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 FY17 HTC have outstanding finance?

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