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YL17 FJJ

2017 BMW 420

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,095 mi
Last recorded110,095 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 FJJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 110,095 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 93,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 79,364 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 79,362 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 61,059 miles

Front brake pads getting down

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres treads getting down and both worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,520 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 33,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (255/35/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (255/35/19)_ (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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 FJJ is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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

How do I check the history of YL17 FJJ?

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What year was YL17 FJJ registered?

YL17 FJJ is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is YL17 FJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 FJJ 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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