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WF17 OJW

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,716 mi
Last recorded102,716 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF17 OJW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 102,716 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2026 102,624 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19'' (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2025 86,351 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 86,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 74,451 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 74,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 67,930 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 53,818 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 53,811 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,336 miles

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Mar 2020 31,539 miles

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

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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WF17 OJW is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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.

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What year was WF17 OJW registered?

WF17 OJW is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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