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OE17 OAV

2017 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,318 mi
Last recorded72,318 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE17 OAV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 72,318 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 72,310 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 61,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 25 Sep 2023 47,457 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 36,131 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 27,408 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 19,382 miles
Pass 14 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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OE17 OAV is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OE17 OAV registered?

OE17 OAV is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is OE17 OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE17 OAV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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