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LJ17 UCG

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,056 mi
Last recorded82,056 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ17 UCG
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 82,056 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 82,041 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 75,376 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 63,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 49,091 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 37,833 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 28,569 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 25,715 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 22,887 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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LJ17 UCG is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ17 UCG registered?

LJ17 UCG is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is LJ17 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ17 UCG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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