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SL17 JYX

2017 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,094 mi
Last recorded96,094 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 JYX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 96,094 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 96,074 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating N/S & O/S Fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 83,239 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges 225/40x19

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Jan 2025 83,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges 225/40x19

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2024 67,130 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 63,667 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Centre, 225-40-19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,592 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 41,023 miles

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 5 Apr 2021 38,971 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 28,210 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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SL17 JYX is a 2017 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JYX registered?

SL17 JYX is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is SL17 JYX safe to buy?

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