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A21 RPB

2017 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,161 mi
Last recorded54,161 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 RPB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 54,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 48,833 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 45,424 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 45,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 42,607 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 37,367 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 30,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2020 24,089 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in centre of tyre thread very close to cords been exposed, not fully visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 RPB is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A21 RPB?

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What year was A21 RPB registered?

A21 RPB is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is A21 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 RPB 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.

Does A21 RPB have outstanding finance?

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