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LG17 UPY

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,198 mi
Last recorded98,198 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG17 UPY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 98,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 98,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 92,418 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 89,015 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 83,468 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested SERIOUSLY DEFECTIVE TYRES UNSAFE FOR BRAKE TEST (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

DASHBOARD BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING ILLUMINATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 77,401 miles

Front Low Level Fuel Warning Message On Dash

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On The Sidewalls Of The Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged On The Sidewalls Of The Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has Several Small Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On The Sidewalls Of The Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted Covering/Concealing Testable Items

Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear road wheel has weld repair

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

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

Offside Front dashboard brake warning illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,109 miles

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 UPY is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG17 UPY registered?

LG17 UPY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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