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J28 YLE

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

216,351 mi
Last recorded216,351 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 YLE
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 216,351 miles

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

tpms lit

Fail 24 Apr 2025 216,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

tpms lit

Pass 22 Apr 2024 193,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 193,832 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 142,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 111,451 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Fail 1 Dec 2021 111,451 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,009 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f fog light damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2020 66,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front n/s/f fog light damaged

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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J28 YLE is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J28 YLE registered?

J28 YLE is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 26 October 2017.

Is J28 YLE safe to buy?

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