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EL12 MTL

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,924 mi
Last recorded103,924 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL12 MTL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 103,924 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 95,063 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,360 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 75,025 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 72,836 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 67,651 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,912 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 MTL is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EL12 MTL registered?

EL12 MTL is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is EL12 MTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL12 MTL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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