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HJ17 HYF

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

37,136 mi
Last recorded37,136 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 HYF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 37,136 miles

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

manufactures covers

Fail 1 Dec 2025 37,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

manufactures covers

Pass 26 Nov 2024 34,324 miles

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2023 32,189 miles

manufactures covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2023 32,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 28,721 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2022 28,715 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 28,715 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2022 28,715 miles

plastic covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 28,352 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 22,214 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 22,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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HJ17 HYF is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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What year was HJ17 HYF registered?

HJ17 HYF is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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The MOT history for HJ17 HYF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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