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DF05 DEX

2017 BMW 420

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,267 mi
Last recorded58,267 miles
Recorded on1 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

RegistrationDF05 DEX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 58,267 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 44,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 44,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 36,365 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 28,839 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 23,031 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 15,592 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 15,325 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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DF05 DEX is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF05 DEX?

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What year was DF05 DEX registered?

DF05 DEX is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is DF05 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 DEX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF05 DEX have outstanding finance?

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