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ML17 XZC

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,242 mi
Last recorded45,242 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML17 XZC
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 45,242 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 43,017 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 37,712 miles

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

Offside Front Mirror casing damaged

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 37,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mirror casing damaged

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 32,485 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 27,149 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 27,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 21,850 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 21,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 21,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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ML17 XZC is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML17 XZC registered?

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

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