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RF17 GWL

2017 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,699 mi
Last recorded189,699 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF17 GWL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 189,699 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 176,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 159,025 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 142,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 142,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 124,714 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 111,219 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,721 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020

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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 GWL is a 2017 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RF17 GWL registered?

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

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