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SF17 STJ

2017 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,776 mi
Last recorded79,776 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 STJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 79,776 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 79,776 miles

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 76,035 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint/ tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 72,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 72,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 64,016 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod small play ( undertrays fitted )

Fail 19 Jun 2023 64,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner tie rod small play ( undertrays fitted )

Pass 6 Apr 2022 48,374 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 48,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2021 33,500 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 33,500 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 28,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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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SF17 STJ is a 2017 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SF17 STJ registered?

SF17 STJ is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 17 August 2017.

Is SF17 STJ safe to buy?

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