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BC17 RAX

2017 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,638 mi
Last recorded68,638 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 RAX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 68,638 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 63,328 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 59,072 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,528 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 49,664 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 49,664 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 41,515 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 41,515 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,095 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020

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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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BC17 RAX is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC17 RAX registered?

BC17 RAX is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 7 July 2017.

Is BC17 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 RAX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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