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NJ17 DYB

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,532 mi
Last recorded124,532 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ17 DYB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 124,532 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 115,971 miles

The park brake shoes adjustment mechanism is ready for adjustment. The park brake lever indicates that service is also required.

Fail 5 Apr 2025 115,971 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

The park brake shoes adjustment mechanism is ready for adjustment. The park brake lever indicates that service is also required.

Pass 17 Apr 2024 104,032 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 91,924 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 81,449 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 81,428 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,731 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 69,592 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 60,596 miles

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

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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NJ17 DYB is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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What year was NJ17 DYB registered?

NJ17 DYB is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 7 March 2017.

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