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A12 SFY

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,984 mi
Last recorded74,984 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SFY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 74,984 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 72,184 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 59,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge some inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 44,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 31,129 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 24,100 miles

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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A12 SFY is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 SFY registered?

A12 SFY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 22 September 2017.

Is A12 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 SFY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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