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OY17 LWV

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,927 mi
Last recorded175,927 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY17 LWV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 175,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 175,853 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on the limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 155,080 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 155,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner and outer edges 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 135,116 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/19 DOT 0622, outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 DOT 0622 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/19 DOT 1623, outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 110,239 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,038 miles

Front and rear brake pads low

Offside Rear Tyre on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,319 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

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

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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OY17 LWV is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY17 LWV registered?

OY17 LWV is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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