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B7 FAH

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,775 mi
Last recorded96,775 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 FAH
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 96,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner shoulders 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2026 96,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 255/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner shoulders 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2025 87,042 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 79,620 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2023 70,830 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 70,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255 40 18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge, nearly bald 225 45 18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge down to 3mm 255 40 18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 53,043 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 50,064 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 50,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 49,595 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 39,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts throughout tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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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B7 FAH is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B7 FAH registered?

B7 FAH is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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