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RO17 VUW

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,534 mi
Last recorded86,534 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 86,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 80,458 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 80,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Sep 2024 74,403 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 67,977 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 61,174 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip, zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 57,255 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 52,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,124 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 VUW 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 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 RO17 VUW registered?

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

Is RO17 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO17 VUW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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