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EM11 FLY

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,316 mi
Last recorded88,316 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM11 FLY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 88,316 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CUT ON SIDEWALL AND WORN ON EDGES 225/35/R20 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE AND NAIL IN TYRE 255/30/R20 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 79,938 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 79,937 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/30/20 Pirelli p zero tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 71,822 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 13 Jun 2024 71,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,510 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 51,178 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 40,147 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 40,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,268 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear tyre has deep cuts in the outer sidewall, but not to cord

Pass 19 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Fail 12 Jun 2020 31,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also close to the limit and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also close to the limit and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cuts in the outer sidewall, but not to cord

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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EM11 FLY is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EM11 FLY registered?

EM11 FLY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 27 June 2017.

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