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SP17 VVT

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,175 mi
Last recorded97,175 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 97,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,404 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 95,404 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 95,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake hose insecure to strut leg

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front brake hose mount distorted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear anti lock wiring insecure rubbing on drive shaft

Pass 22 Nov 2023 91,006 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 77,320 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 63,984 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 59,200 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 59,198 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both need asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (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 VVT is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP17 VVT registered?

SP17 VVT is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is SP17 VVT safe to buy?

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