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RO17 UZF

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,151 mi
Last recorded144,151 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO17 UZF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 144,151 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2026 143,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 119,952 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2024 94,623 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (N/S Top) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 93,953 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (N/S Top) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,031 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,079 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 58,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE 225/45/18 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 44,086 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 39,519 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 27,857 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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RO17 UZF is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO17 UZF registered?

RO17 UZF is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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