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TE17 DAV

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,770 mi
Last recorded81,770 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTE17 DAV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 81,770 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 81,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 70,299 miles

Front Both arch liners slightly loose

Fail 14 Apr 2025 70,299 miles

Front Both arch liners slightly loose

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 56,131 miles

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

exhaust emissions not detected

front fog lamps not working

tpms lamp on

Fail 21 Mar 2024 56,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust emissions not detected

front fog lamps not working

tpms lamp on

Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,680 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 46,390 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Very quiet and intermittent. (7.7 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 39,049 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 39,049 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 28,769 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 28,769 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 25,613 miles

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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TE17 DAV is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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.

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What year was TE17 DAV registered?

TE17 DAV is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is TE17 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for TE17 DAV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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