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YL17 GRX

2017 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,983 mi
Last recorded79,983 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 GRX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 79,983 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 72,678 miles

covers fitted

o/s/f rack arm slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2023 56,131 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 42,358 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 30,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 23,373 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 23,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 GRX is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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

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What year was YL17 GRX registered?

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

Is YL17 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 GRX 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 GRX have outstanding finance?

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