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YC17 GLJ

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,266 mi
Last recorded42,266 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 GLJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 42,266 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 38,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2024 38,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 34,612 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 34,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 31,030 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 27,873 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt cant fully check belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge adv front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn 2.6 and 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 15 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 GLJ 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 YC17 GLJ?

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What year was YC17 GLJ registered?

YC17 GLJ is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is YC17 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 GLJ 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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