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S17 MDV

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,690 mi
Last recorded146,690 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 MDV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 146,690 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 139,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 134,539 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 134,539 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 127,454 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 127,442 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 123,550 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 123,549 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 102,112 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))

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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S17 MDV 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 66.7%.

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 S17 MDV registered?

S17 MDV is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 8 August 2017.

Is S17 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S17 MDV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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