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G16 SWM

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,138 mi
Last recorded87,138 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 SWM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 87,138 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 94,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 77,165 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 80,715 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 69,152 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 69,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,worn edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 64,954 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 55,689 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 46,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 43,827 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 37,147 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 28,301 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges [ 225/40/19/89Y ] RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 26,031 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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G16 SWM is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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.

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What year was G16 SWM registered?

G16 SWM is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is G16 SWM safe to buy?

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