2017 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · YB17 ETZ
2017 BMW 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2017. Recorded mileage 79,301 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 420
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YB17 ETZ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2024
- 79,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YB17 ETZ Mileage History
- 16/11/202042,863 mi
- 16/11/202042,863 mi
- 29/11/202158,834 mi+15,971 mi
- 22/06/202265,914 mi+7,080 mi
- 16/06/202373,913 mi+7,999 mi
- 08/07/202479,301 mi+5,388 mi
Average of roughly 10,007 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
YB17 ETZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW 420 (YB17 ETZ) between May 2020 and July 2024.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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