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MW17 HVR

2017 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,667 mi
Last recorded96,667 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW17 HVR
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 96,667 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 96,666 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 91,980 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 82,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 72,802 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 62,991 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 57,097 miles

Nearside Rear WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER FACE

Offside Rear WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER FACE

Fail 7 Dec 2021 57,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER FACE

Offside Rear WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER FACE

Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,879 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 45,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 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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MW17 HVR is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 MW17 HVR registered?

MW17 HVR is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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