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JMF 4K

2017 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,814 mi
Last recorded39,814 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMF 4K
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 39,814 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 90,652 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 90,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear 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 17 May 2025 36,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 74,631 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 74,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 31,990 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 66,403 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 66,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2023 25,217 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 48,550 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 23,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 23,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unable to hear the pump activating (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 32,559 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 20,955 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 20,955 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 22,393 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2020 15,657 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 15,657 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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JMF 4K is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JMF 4K registered?

JMF 4K is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is JMF 4K safe to buy?

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