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VU17 HNP

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,759 mi
Last recorded96,759 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 HNP
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 96,759 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre perishing/cracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front road wheel tyres and offside rear road wheel tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 96,747 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four road wheel tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 92,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 84,942 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 73,882 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,075 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 59,097 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 48,270 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 39,490 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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VU17 HNP 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 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 VU17 HNP?

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What year was VU17 HNP registered?

VU17 HNP is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is VU17 HNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 HNP 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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