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YL17 FWN

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,514 mi
Last recorded88,514 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 FWN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 88,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 83,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 73,958 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 66,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 57,200 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 57,200 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 45,378 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,705 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 40,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 FWN is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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

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What year was YL17 FWN registered?

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

Is YL17 FWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 FWN 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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