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YL17 UAV

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,583 mi
Last recorded81,583 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 81,583 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 77,433 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 75,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 66,602 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 53,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 39,360 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 32,692 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 32,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake calliper spring clip missing

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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 UAV is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

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How do I check the history of YL17 UAV?

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What year was YL17 UAV registered?

YL17 UAV is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YL17 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 UAV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL17 UAV have outstanding finance?

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