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RF17 SWW

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,173 mi
Last recorded74,173 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF17 SWW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 74,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 51,384 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 51,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 36,799 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 30,374 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 25,241 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 25,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 20,440 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 14,269 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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RF17 SWW is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black 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.

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What year was RF17 SWW registered?

RF17 SWW is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is RF17 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF17 SWW 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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