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GF17 LYY

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,011 mi
Last recorded78,011 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF17 LYY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 78,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil floor covers fitted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

zero emmsion

Pass 19 Mar 2025 71,633 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Stone chip on front windscreen but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 26 Mar 2024 59,794 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,471 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 33,089 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 33,085 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 25,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 19,993 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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GF17 LYY 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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How do I check the history of GF17 LYY?

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What year was GF17 LYY registered?

GF17 LYY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is GF17 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF17 LYY 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.

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