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YL17 FXM

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,788 mi
Last recorded63,788 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 FXM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 63,788 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 63,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 55,396 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 46,050 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 38,354 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 30,982 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 25,965 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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 FXM is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FXM?

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What year was YL17 FXM registered?

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

Is YL17 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 FXM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL17 FXM have outstanding finance?

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