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VK17 KGN

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,925 mi
Last recorded91,925 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 KGN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 91,925 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 23 Sep 2025 81,791 miles

n/s front tyre worn edge

Fail 22 Sep 2025 81,791 miles

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

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

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

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

TPMS on

n/s front tyre worn edge

Pass 23 Sep 2024 73,972 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 14 Sep 2023 68,082 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,661 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 46,638 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,901 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 38,897 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 KGN is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black 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

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What year was VK17 KGN registered?

VK17 KGN is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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