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R7 VCN

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 VCN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 76,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 69,829 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Dec 2024 69,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Dec 2023 58,198 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 57,065 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 56,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/r19 (92y )RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 47,363 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,474 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 28,107 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 18,231 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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R7 VCN is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black 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 R7 VCN?

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What year was R7 VCN registered?

R7 VCN is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is R7 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 VCN 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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