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LV17 FVM

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,196 mi
Last recorded72,196 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV17 FVM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 72,196 miles

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 11 Jan 2025 64,149 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 56,342 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 48,566 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 41,672 miles

Rear leak on rear diff

Pass 23 Jun 2020 28,622 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 26,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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LV17 FVM is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

How do I check the history of LV17 FVM?

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What year was LV17 FVM registered?

LV17 FVM is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is LV17 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV17 FVM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV17 FVM have outstanding finance?

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