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YL17 FVS

2017 BMW 420

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,675 mi
Last recorded65,675 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 FVS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 65,675 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside , marked with chalk . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 61,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 60,265 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 49,575 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 49,503 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 42,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 34,942 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 34,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 FVS is a 2017 BMW 420 in Green 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 YL17 FVS registered?

YL17 FVS is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 25 August 2017.

Is YL17 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 FVS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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