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VK17 FWS

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,512 mi
Last recorded75,512 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 FWS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 75,512 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 66,996 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 66,958 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 57,372 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 49,848 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 39,618 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 24,147 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 21,655 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 21,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 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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VK17 FWS is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK17 FWS?

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What year was VK17 FWS registered?

VK17 FWS is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is VK17 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK17 FWS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK17 FWS have outstanding finance?

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