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AF17 HOJ

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,122 mi
Last recorded158,122 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 HOJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 158,122 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 145,232 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 145,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 135,155 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 135,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 120,499 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 120,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 106,676 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,853 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 82,581 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 82,358 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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AF17 HOJ is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black 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

How do I check the history of AF17 HOJ?

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What year was AF17 HOJ registered?

AF17 HOJ is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AF17 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 HOJ 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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