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DB63 RAF

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,918 mi
Last recorded78,918 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB63 RAF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 78,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 78,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 66,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 53,388 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 53,388 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured on inner rim edge. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 39,996 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 36,621 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 27,209 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 15,294 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 15,234 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 15,222 miles

Shields fitted upper and lower .

Fail 15 Dec 2020 15,222 miles

Shields fitted upper and lower .

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 13,164 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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DB63 RAF is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DB63 RAF registered?

DB63 RAF is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is DB63 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB63 RAF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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