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YH17 EPN

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,966 mi
Last recorded73,966 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH17 EPN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 73,966 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 65,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK...

Pass 9 Jan 2024 50,826 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 4 MM...

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGED... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 38,721 miles

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 38,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND HAS CUTS IN TREAD... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND HAS CUTS IN TREAD... (5.2.3 (e))

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 28,274 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 19,999 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 13,856 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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YH17 EPN 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH17 EPN registered?

YH17 EPN is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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