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RX17 XEJ

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,500 mi
Last recorded53,500 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX17 XEJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 53,500 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 49,588 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2025 49,577 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Unable to Adjust Seat Forwards and/or Backwards (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2024 45,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 42,538 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Wipers Slightly Smeary

Pass 18 Dec 2021 38,714 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 32,948 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 28,896 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 28,896 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings tack rod end attatchment to inner track rod (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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RX17 XEJ is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey 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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How do I check the history of RX17 XEJ?

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What year was RX17 XEJ registered?

RX17 XEJ is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is RX17 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX17 XEJ 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.

Does RX17 XEJ have outstanding finance?

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