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RF17 EXG

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,169 mi
Last recorded98,169 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF17 EXG
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 98,169 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 98,148 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 89,128 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 77,554 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 77,554 miles

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 64,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 51,050 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 39,224 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 28,164 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged nail outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (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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RF17 EXG is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF17 EXG registered?

RF17 EXG is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is RF17 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF17 EXG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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