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NJ17 XXU

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,920 mi
Last recorded72,920 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ17 XXU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 72,920 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 72,707 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured one crack inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 16 Jul 2025 61,199 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 56,188 miles

horn works intermittent

Fail 23 Sep 2024 56,188 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 50,769 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tread perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 36,892 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,212 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 28,651 miles

both front tyres abnormally worn on outer edges (change asap

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 XXU is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey 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 NJ17 XXU?

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What year was NJ17 XXU registered?

NJ17 XXU is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is NJ17 XXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ17 XXU 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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