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274 CAT

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,857 mi
Last recorded65,857 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274 CAT
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 65,857 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Jan 2025 59,555 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Jan 2024 54,493 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Jan 2023 47,199 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Dec 2021 39,325 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Dec 2020 33,839 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 33,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 29,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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274 CAT is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

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What year was 274 CAT registered?

274 CAT is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is 274 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 274 CAT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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