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RF17 PHA

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,931 mi
Last recorded92,931 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF17 PHA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 92,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2025 79,714 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 79,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 63,241 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2023 58,149 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 49,884 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 41,995 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 35,821 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 20,089 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2020 15,455 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 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 PHA is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PHA registered?

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

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