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BM12 ALF

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,031 mi
Last recorded75,031 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM12 ALF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 75,031 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 64,250 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 52,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 and on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 52,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 and on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 44,945 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 36,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2021 27,545 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 19,948 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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BM12 ALF is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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.

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What year was BM12 ALF registered?

BM12 ALF is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is BM12 ALF safe to buy?

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