CarVerify

Free Car Check

SW17 PXL

2017 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,245 mi
Last recorded125,245 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 PXL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 125,245 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 125,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 125,101 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both and near side rear (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 113,220 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil around rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 106,787 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive OIL AROUND REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 103,904 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,922 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PLASTICK UNDER TRAY FITTED STOPPING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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
Full BMW 420 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SW17 PXL is a 2017 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW17 PXL?

You can check the full history of SW17 PXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SW17 PXL registered?

SW17 PXL is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is SW17 PXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW17 PXL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW17 PXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SW17 PXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.