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WN17 PVL

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,890 mi
Last recorded117,890 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN17 PVL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 117,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats down time of test, unable to check all rear seat belts

Fail 19 Mar 2026 117,866 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats down time of test, unable to check all rear seat belts

Pass 17 Apr 2025 112,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 107,353 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 98,962 miles

under trays and over sills fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,105 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 81,756 miles

Rear emission's to clean to read

Pass 29 Feb 2020 62,507 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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WN17 PVL is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey 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

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What year was WN17 PVL registered?

WN17 PVL is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is WN17 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN17 PVL 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.

Does WN17 PVL have outstanding finance?

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