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MA17 FOF

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,140 mi
Last recorded76,140 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA17 FOF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 76,140 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2026 75,613 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 66,439 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 66,439 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 46,956 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 44,866 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 41,417 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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MA17 FOF is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA17 FOF registered?

MA17 FOF is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is MA17 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA17 FOF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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