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HX17 OVW

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,856 mi
Last recorded82,856 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX17 OVW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 82,856 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,804 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 75,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2024 68,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 61,045 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 51,001 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 40,616 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 40,605 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,199 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 29,192 miles

Offside Rear 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 but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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HX17 OVW is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HX17 OVW?

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What year was HX17 OVW registered?

HX17 OVW is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is HX17 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX17 OVW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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