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SP17 VVS

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,467 mi
Last recorded95,467 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP17 VVS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 95,467 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 80,223 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 68,675 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,698 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,988 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,755 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 34,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 28,977 miles

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

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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SP17 VVS 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP17 VVS?

You can check the full history of SP17 VVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP17 VVS registered?

SP17 VVS is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is SP17 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP17 VVS 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 SP17 VVS have outstanding finance?

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