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SL17 HVW

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,835 mi
Last recorded70,835 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 HVW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 70,835 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 61,575 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 60,877 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 51,339 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 32,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2021 25,699 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2020 19,774 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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SL17 HVW is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SL17 HVW?

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What year was SL17 HVW registered?

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

Is SL17 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL17 HVW 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.

Does SL17 HVW have outstanding finance?

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