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SL17 GYT

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,075 mi
Last recorded121,075 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 GYT
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 121,075 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 112,622 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 112,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 112,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 17 May 2024 96,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may require attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may require attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 62,652 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 61,744 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Slight Oil Leak From Rear Differential

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 49,994 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 49,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 37,004 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 29,792 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Mar 2020 29,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/3519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on shoulder ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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SL17 GYT is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black 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 SL17 GYT registered?

SL17 GYT is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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The MOT history for SL17 GYT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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