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A5 NAO

2017 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,097 mi
Last recorded30,097 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NAO
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 30,097 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 27,451 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 25,465 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 25,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water ingress in lamp lens (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 22,003 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly defective has condensation in it but not effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre outer side slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 22,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly defective has condensation in it but not effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre outer side slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 18,144 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 13,138 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 10,772 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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A5 NAO is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A5 NAO?

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What year was A5 NAO registered?

A5 NAO is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 12 December 2017.

Is A5 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 NAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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