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A20 XSE

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,476 mi
Last recorded58,476 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 XSE
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 58,476 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 49,010 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 47,331 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 47,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2023 39,988 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 31,264 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 23,793 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 16,470 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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A20 XSE is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue 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 A20 XSE registered?

A20 XSE is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is A20 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 XSE 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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