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SL17 SVU

2017 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

165,996 mi
Last recorded165,996 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 SVU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 165,996 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 165,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 161,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 154,245 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 151,741 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 134,424 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 118,397 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 103,925 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 87,709 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 70,678 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 54,470 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Both tyres have inner shoulder wear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 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 SVU is a 2017 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVU?

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What year was SL17 SVU registered?

SL17 SVU is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is SL17 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL17 SVU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL17 SVU have outstanding finance?

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