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YL17 XTF

2017 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,707 mi
Last recorded76,707 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 XTF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 76,707 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 76,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 66,391 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 62,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 62,713 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 54,789 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2022 45,812 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 38,243 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 38,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear non runflat tyre

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 29,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner tread 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts. more than one (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 29,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner tread 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts. more than one (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner tread (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 XTF is a 2017 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XTF registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL17 XTF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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