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YL17 FWT

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,569 mi
Last recorded78,569 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 FWT
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 78,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 76,474 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 66,120 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 66,120 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 57,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Not fully clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 47,943 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 37,630 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 33,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are lipped & corrosion on inner face outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre inner & outer edge wear

Offside Front Tyre inner & outer edge wear

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 FWT is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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

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What year was YL17 FWT registered?

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

Is YL17 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 FWT 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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