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LG17 GWF

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,193 mi
Last recorded85,193 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG17 GWF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 85,193 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 77,707 miles

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

diff oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,418 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 63,185 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,977 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 38,824 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 38,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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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LG17 GWF is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG17 GWF?

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What year was LG17 GWF registered?

LG17 GWF is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is LG17 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG17 GWF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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