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SC17 LWS

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,238 mi
Last recorded72,238 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC17 LWS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 72,238 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 65,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 61,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 49,866 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 36,533 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 23,875 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 23,875 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 21,392 miles
Pass 26 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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SC17 LWS is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SC17 LWS?

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What year was SC17 LWS registered?

SC17 LWS is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 5 May 2017.

Is SC17 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC17 LWS 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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