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YK17 VBC

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,615 mi
Last recorded74,615 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 74,615 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 66,817 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 56,973 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 48,381 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 40,962 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 40,962 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 35,990 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

trays and covers fitted to under body

Pass 25 Feb 2020 20,937 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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YK17 VBC 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 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 YK17 VBC registered?

YK17 VBC is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is YK17 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 VBC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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