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A21 BDU

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,583 mi
Last recorded98,583 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BDU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 98,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 87,747 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 87,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 84,817 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 81,829 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 56,184 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 56,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2020 46,918 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 46,918 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 28,842 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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A21 BDU is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A21 BDU?

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What year was A21 BDU registered?

A21 BDU is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is A21 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 BDU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A21 BDU have outstanding finance?

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