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YB17 GAX

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,776 mi
Last recorded85,776 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB17 GAX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 85,776 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 85,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 71,220 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 62,456 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 53,372 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 45,278 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 35,041 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 35,041 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 25,871 miles
Pass 23 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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YB17 GAX 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YB17 GAX?

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What year was YB17 GAX registered?

YB17 GAX is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is YB17 GAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB17 GAX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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