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MJ17 VBG

2017 BMW 420

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,795 mi
Last recorded53,795 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ17 VBG
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 53,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 42,325 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 39,411 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 39,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 34,430 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 27,766 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 22,423 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020

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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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MJ17 VBG is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 MJ17 VBG?

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What year was MJ17 VBG registered?

MJ17 VBG is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is MJ17 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ17 VBG 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.

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