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D5 MTE

2017 BMW 420

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,374 mi
Last recorded36,374 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 MTE
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 36,374 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 35,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2024 34,327 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 May 2024 34,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 32,738 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2022 30,744 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 29,055 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 27,855 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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 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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D5 MTE is a 2017 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D5 MTE registered?

D5 MTE is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is D5 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 MTE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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