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VU17 NCC

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,478 mi
Last recorded110,478 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 NCC
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 110,478 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /Cracking. N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2025 104,658 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 99,404 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 99,282 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 93,053 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,716 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,372 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 32,290 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential input seal (8.4.1 (a) (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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VU17 NCC is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU17 NCC registered?

VU17 NCC is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is VU17 NCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 NCC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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