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WG17 WCD

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,294 mi
Last recorded98,294 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG17 WCD
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 98,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (front) control arm bush slight wear and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (front) control arm bush slight wear and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack has slight play/knock when shaking left to right (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 98,294 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through to cords on inner edge. (255/35r19y) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (front) control arm bush slight wear and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (front) control arm bush slight wear and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack has slight play/knock when shaking left to right (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 79,071 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 78,989 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/r19 89y bridgestone potenza (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 57,369 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

nearside/offside rear shock absorbers corroded slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2023 37,300 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 17,208 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 13,651 miles

covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full test

Pass 1 Jul 2020 3,473 miles
Pass 19 Jun 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 WCD is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG17 WCD registered?

WG17 WCD is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 27 June 2017.

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