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YG17 VMC

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,117 mi
Last recorded111,117 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 111,117 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 101,005 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,282 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,771 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 42,480 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 42,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30r20 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 28,532 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 28,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 VMC is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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What year was YG17 VMC registered?

YG17 VMC is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is YG17 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG17 VMC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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