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SO17 UWZ

2017 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,322 mi
Last recorded93,322 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO17 UWZ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 93,322 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 85,537 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2024 83,216 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 83,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knock from steering

Pass 24 Jul 2023 71,080 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Rear pads worn very thin O/S Rear 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 49,454 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 49,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,557 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 33,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has both inner & outer wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm & inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has inner & outer wear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm & inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 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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SO17 UWZ is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO17 UWZ registered?

SO17 UWZ is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is SO17 UWZ safe to buy?

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