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YL17 XZG

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,219 mi
Last recorded86,219 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 XZG
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 86,219 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 86,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 68,376 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 37,088 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 31,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 25,851 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 25,851 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 23,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge smooth, will soon be through to the ply/cords (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 XZG is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZG?

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What year was YL17 XZG registered?

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

Is YL17 XZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 XZG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL17 XZG have outstanding finance?

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