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VU17 OCC

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,523 mi
Last recorded83,523 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 83,523 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Has condensation inside (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 83,523 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall has a bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Has condensation inside (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 79,077 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 74,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,974 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 58,684 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 46,153 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 OCC is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black 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

How do I check the history of VU17 OCC?

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What year was VU17 OCC registered?

VU17 OCC is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is VU17 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 OCC 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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