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BR09 LAY

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,731 mi
Last recorded62,731 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
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

RegistrationBR09 LAY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 62,731 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 62,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 50,776 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two. ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 25,851 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two. ()

Fail 10 Aug 2022 25,850 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two. ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 16,125 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 11,250 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 10,925 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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BR09 LAY is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BR09 LAY?

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What year was BR09 LAY registered?

BR09 LAY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is BR09 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR09 LAY 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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