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VA17 HNK

2017 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,089 mi
Last recorded71,089 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA17 HNK
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 71,089 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 63,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 63,936 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 51,400 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 46,196 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 46,196 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 38,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SEVERLEY ON SHOULDER NEARLY TO THE PLIES/CORDS / WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SAME CONDITION AS NEARSIDE TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 38,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SEVERLEY ON SHOULDER NEARLY TO THE PLIES/CORDS / WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SAME CONDITION AS NEARSIDE TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 29,803 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 29,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 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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VA17 HNK is a 2017 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VA17 HNK registered?

VA17 HNK is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is VA17 HNK safe to buy?

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