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SL17 JRV

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

190,698 mi
Last recorded190,698 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 JRV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 190,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 171,356 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 167,030 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 165,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop damaged allowing dust cover to drop down shock absorber

both front shock absorber dust covers severely deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2022 140,479 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 125,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge. 225.45.18 91V. RunFlat. Pirelli P7. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge. 255.40.18 99W. XL. RFT. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 100,971 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225.45.18 91V. RunFlat. Pirelli P7. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255.40.18 99W. XL. RFT. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge. 225.45.18 91V. RunFlat. Pirelli P7. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge. 255.40.18 99W. XL. RFT. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 JRV is a 2017 BMW 420 in White 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.

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What year was SL17 JRV registered?

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

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