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YC17 HWE

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,379 mi
Last recorded103,379 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 103,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.5mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 92,646 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 82,707 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 73,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,640 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 63,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,898 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 39,147 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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YC17 HWE is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black 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.

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What year was YC17 HWE registered?

YC17 HWE is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is YC17 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 HWE 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.

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