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LO17 CWU

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,952 mi
Last recorded112,952 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO17 CWU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 112,952 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 112,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 94,857 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 86,843 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 78,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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LO17 CWU is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO17 CWU registered?

LO17 CWU is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 1 August 2017.

Is LO17 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO17 CWU 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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