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LB17 KBV

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,691 mi
Last recorded98,691 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB17 KBV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 98,691 miles

Coolant expansion tank level low

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall/rim protector. 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 88,167 miles

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

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

Engine coolant level low

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On minimum limit and worn smooth inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 88,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside side wall 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine coolant level low

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On minimum limit and worn smooth inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 78,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 61,790 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 54,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 54,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 46,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (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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LB17 KBV is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB17 KBV registered?

LB17 KBV is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 3 July 2017.

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