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KV17 HWJ

2017 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,157 mi
Last recorded150,157 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV17 HWJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 150,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 142,314 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 115,201 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 113,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin below 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays & covers fitted - not allowing inspection of covered areas

Pass 2 Aug 2022 101,733 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 101,731 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 73,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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KV17 HWJ is a 2017 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KV17 HWJ registered?

KV17 HWJ is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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