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DOW 11E

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,832 mi
Last recorded89,832 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOW 11E
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 89,832 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Level sensor rod distorted

Pass 20 Jun 2025 81,486 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 72,562 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER AND OUTER TYRE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TYRE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 57,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbing edges heavily

Offside Front Scrubbing edges heavily

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Trims covering testable items

Pass 5 Jul 2021 45,971 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2020 34,779 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 34,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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DOW 11E is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DOW 11E registered?

DOW 11E is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is DOW 11E safe to buy?

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