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MF17 VFY

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,424 mi
Last recorded78,424 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF17 VFY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 78,424 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 71,221 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 63,486 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 63,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 56,009 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 47,302 miles

Horn tone intermittently inop.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 39,909 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 39,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,442 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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MF17 VFY is a 2017 BMW 420 in White 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

How do I check the history of MF17 VFY?

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What year was MF17 VFY registered?

MF17 VFY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is MF17 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF17 VFY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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