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ML17 HWJ

2017 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,599 mi
Last recorded119,599 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML17 HWJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 119,599 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 107,314 miles

full factory fitted covers restricting view

Pass 13 Mar 2024 90,180 miles

Manufactures engine body and sill covers

Pass 16 Mar 2023 72,452 miles

Manufactures engine, sill, axle and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 16 Mar 2022 58,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 58,769 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 46,658 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,334 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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ML17 HWJ is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue 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 ML17 HWJ?

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What year was ML17 HWJ registered?

ML17 HWJ is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is ML17 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML17 HWJ 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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