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LM17 FCV

2017 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,864 mi
Last recorded52,864 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM17 FCV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 52,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 41,526 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 36,567 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 24,628 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 12,331 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 12,322 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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LM17 FCV is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM17 FCV registered?

LM17 FCV is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is LM17 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM17 FCV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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