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WH17 GUU

2017 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,611 mi
Last recorded113,611 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH17 GUU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 113,611 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 112,002 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 112,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 106,812 miles

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

Undercarriage trays, splash guards, heat shields, engine covers, component covers, obscuring some prescribed areas and or items.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,199 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 77,251 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 68,431 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 68,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn on inner edge exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 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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WH17 GUU is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WH17 GUU?

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What year was WH17 GUU registered?

WH17 GUU is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is WH17 GUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH17 GUU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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