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YG17 VLC

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,899 mi
Last recorded85,899 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG17 VLC
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 85,899 miles

Both rear tyre treads very close to legal limit and worn on edges recommend replacement soon.

Pass 25 Feb 2025 73,150 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 61,233 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,506 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 34,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 24,953 miles

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2020 19,367 miles

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

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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YG17 VLC is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG17 VLC registered?

YG17 VLC is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is YG17 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG17 VLC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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