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YC17 FYW

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,798 mi
Last recorded90,798 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 FYW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 90,798 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 72,457 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 53,652 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 51,925 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 51,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 47,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 27,339 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 25,571 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner shoulder

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 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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YC17 FYW is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC17 FYW registered?

YC17 FYW is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is YC17 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 FYW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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