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SG17 WLW

2017 BMW 420

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,209 mi
Last recorded47,209 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG17 WLW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 47,209 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2026 47,209 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2025 44,637 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))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 44,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 36,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 30,881 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 26,277 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 20,970 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 16,940 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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SG17 WLW is a 2017 BMW 420 in White 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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How do I check the history of SG17 WLW?

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What year was SG17 WLW registered?

SG17 WLW is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is SG17 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG17 WLW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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