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LJ17 WWV

2017 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,407 mi
Last recorded23,407 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ17 WWV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 23,407 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 21,727 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 19,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 18,534 miles

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE CUT TO KERB BAND

Fail 28 Feb 2023 18,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE CUT TO KERB BAND

Pass 18 Feb 2022 16,463 miles

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE CUT TO KERB BAND

Pass 19 Feb 2021 14,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 14,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 11,324 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 WWV is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ17 WWV registered?

LJ17 WWV is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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The MOT history for LJ17 WWV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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