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SB17 VJL

2017 BMW 420

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,875 mi
Last recorded108,875 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB17 VJL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 108,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 104,460 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm, size 255 40 18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,141 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,247 miles

Horn working intermittently.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 56,275 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Repositioned sticker. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 56,275 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Repositioned sticker. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020

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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 VJL is a 2017 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

How do I check the history of SB17 VJL?

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What year was SB17 VJL registered?

SB17 VJL is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 3 May 2017.

Is SB17 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB17 VJL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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