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YB17 YLZ

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,153 mi
Last recorded59,153 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB17 YLZ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 59,153 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 59,150 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 51,969 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 51,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 43,875 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,857 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 38,936 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage evident

Pass 3 Feb 2021 37,881 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 YLZ is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YB17 YLZ?

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What year was YB17 YLZ registered?

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

Is YB17 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB17 YLZ 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.

Does YB17 YLZ have outstanding finance?

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