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J4 FFW

2017 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,472 mi
Last recorded57,472 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 FFW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 57,472 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 57,471 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 50,518 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 50,518 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 44,719 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2024 44,662 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2023 38,387 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

windscreen washer fluid delivery is slightly low

Pass 15 Feb 2022 32,465 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 26,982 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 22,045 miles

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

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

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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J4 FFW is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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What year was J4 FFW registered?

J4 FFW is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 17 February 2017.

Is J4 FFW safe to buy?

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