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YL17 FFV

2017 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,352 mi
Last recorded92,352 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 FFV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 92,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 81,747 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Aug 2024 71,714 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 61,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear seat belts not tested

Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,772 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 50,772 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F (YELLOWED) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 40,164 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 40,163 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT >> CHECK MINIMUM ADVISED REPLACEMENT THICKNESS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 28,059 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 FFV is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey 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 FFV?

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What year was YL17 FFV registered?

YL17 FFV is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 16 August 2017.

Is YL17 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 FFV 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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