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R17 SHV

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,672 mi
Last recorded43,672 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 SHV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 43,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 37,301 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 30,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 27,038 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 25,076 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 22,660 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 21,082 miles

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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R17 SHV is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R17 SHV registered?

R17 SHV is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is R17 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 SHV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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