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YL17 EVX

2017 BMW 420

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,813 mi
Last recorded74,813 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 EVX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 74,813 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 57,571 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 56,738 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 56,738 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 52,920 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,610 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,265 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 42,265 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 34,161 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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YL17 EVX is a 2017 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

How do I check the history of YL17 EVX?

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What year was YL17 EVX registered?

YL17 EVX is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is YL17 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 EVX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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