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YL17 WYW

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,175 mi
Last recorded75,175 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,175 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 75,134 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 65,795 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 55,039 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 43,890 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 41,588 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 37,017 miles

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 WYW 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.

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How do I check the history of YL17 WYW?

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What year was YL17 WYW registered?

YL17 WYW is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 24 August 2017.

Is YL17 WYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 WYW 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 WYW have outstanding finance?

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