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YE17 YDS

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,106 mi
Last recorded79,106 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 YDS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 79,106 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 66,326 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 52,280 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 37,035 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 37,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 22,521 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 11,185 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 10,430 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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YE17 YDS is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue 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 YE17 YDS registered?

YE17 YDS is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is YE17 YDS safe to buy?

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