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SB17 UFM

2017 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,463 mi
Last recorded78,463 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB17 UFM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 78,463 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lift in rack at offside. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 78,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge worn. Inner cords exposed. 225/50/17 (RoF) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge worn. Inner cords exposed. 225/5/017 (RoF) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lift in rack at offside. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 67,410 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 67,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 54,872 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2023 41,312 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 28,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 17,372 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 11,148 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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SB17 UFM is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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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What year was SB17 UFM registered?

SB17 UFM is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is SB17 UFM safe to buy?

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