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VN17 BJE

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,366 mi
Last recorded81,366 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN17 BJE
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 81,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 73,265 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 65,431 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 63,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 56,591 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 48,438 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 48,431 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 40,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 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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VN17 BJE is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN17 BJE?

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What year was VN17 BJE registered?

VN17 BJE is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is VN17 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN17 BJE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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