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WG17 FVV

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

229,232 mi
Last recorded229,232 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG17 FVV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 229,232 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Fail 30 Oct 2025 229,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 4 Nov 2024 216,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 216,118 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tierod ...drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tierod ...drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 168,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 168,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (rear arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 121,057 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 70,186 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,599 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 63,390 miles

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

Pass 24 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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WG17 FVV is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WG17 FVV registered?

WG17 FVV is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 3 May 2017.

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The MOT history for WG17 FVV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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