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YK17 UZX

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,545 mi
Last recorded68,545 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 UZX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 68,545 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 61,906 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 53,255 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 46,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f has lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 46,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f has lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 38,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively has lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively has lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall has slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 27,489 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 27,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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 UZX 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 YK17 UZX registered?

YK17 UZX is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is YK17 UZX safe to buy?

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