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MV17 WVL

2017 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,681 mi
Last recorded70,681 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV17 WVL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 70,681 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 62,882 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 58,914 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 57,299 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 57,299 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 54,753 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 54,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 51,875 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 43,288 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 42,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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MV17 WVL is a 2017 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV17 WVL?

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What year was MV17 WVL registered?

MV17 WVL is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is MV17 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV17 WVL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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