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MD17 PWY

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,985 mi
Last recorded125,985 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 PWY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 125,985 miles

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms inner bushes worn but not excessive

advise slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 19 Dec 2024 120,726 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 120,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 107,701 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 88,850 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 70,112 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 70,089 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault brake warning lamp on (1.7 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 3 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 53,607 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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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MD17 PWY is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD17 PWY registered?

MD17 PWY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is MD17 PWY safe to buy?

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