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YK17 UKN

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,788 mi
Last recorded117,788 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 UKN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 117,788 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2025 111,743 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 111,615 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 105,496 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,387 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2021 77,387 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,376 miles

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

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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YK17 UKN is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YK17 UKN registered?

YK17 UKN is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is YK17 UKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 UKN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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