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EL12 AXL

2017 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,185 mi
Last recorded40,185 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL12 AXL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 40,185 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 36,429 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 33,242 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 30,295 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 24,073 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 20,628 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 20,552 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements numbers and letters are incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 16,908 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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EL12 AXL is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black 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 EL12 AXL?

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What year was EL12 AXL registered?

EL12 AXL is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is EL12 AXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL12 AXL 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 EL12 AXL have outstanding finance?

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