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LA17 WVB

2017 BMW 420

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,396 mi
Last recorded34,396 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 WVB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 34,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall has cut or damage!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 31,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm that is not directly connected to strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm that is not directly connected to strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 31,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm that is not directly connected to strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm that is not directly connected to strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 25,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 21,579 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 18,648 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 15,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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LA17 WVB is a 2017 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 LA17 WVB registered?

LA17 WVB is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is LA17 WVB safe to buy?

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