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LY66 OWW

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,318 mi
Last recorded96,318 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY66 OWW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 96,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2026 96,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2025 84,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 68,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 68,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 52,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slight leak from both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 36,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 26,415 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 17,780 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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LY66 OWW is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LY66 OWW registered?

LY66 OWW is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 18 January 2017.

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