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OW17 MZY

2017 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,527 mi
Last recorded117,527 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW17 MZY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 117,527 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 101,041 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 84,551 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 62,383 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2021 52,638 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 42,097 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 42,096 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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OW17 MZY is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OW17 MZY?

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What year was OW17 MZY registered?

OW17 MZY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 20 July 2017.

Is OW17 MZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW17 MZY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OW17 MZY have outstanding finance?

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