CarVerify

Free Car Check

YL17 XPE

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,161 mi
Last recorded52,161 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 52,161 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 47,522 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 47,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 40,469 miles

Offside Rear slight damage back light

Pass 10 Feb 2023 31,842 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 21,639 miles

front tyres showing uneven wear on edges , recommend wheel tracking inspection . all tyres to be reinspected in 2000 miles for remaining tyre tread .

Pass 17 Oct 2020 9,830 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
Full BMW 420 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YL17 XPE is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue 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 XPE?

You can check the full history of YL17 XPE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YL17 XPE registered?

YL17 XPE is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is YL17 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 XPE 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 XPE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YL17 XPE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.