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RO17 TVD

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,215 mi
Last recorded80,215 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO17 TVD
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 80,215 miles

Central Rear rear diff box leaking but not excessive

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 76,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front wiper smearing

Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,959 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 68,957 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 60,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit worn bald on inner edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,796 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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RO17 TVD is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO17 TVD registered?

RO17 TVD is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is RO17 TVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO17 TVD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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