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G5 WFT

2017 BMW 420

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,599 mi
Last recorded52,599 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 WFT
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 52,599 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 52,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2025 45,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 39,247 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 32,428 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 25,344 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 19,206 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 16,316 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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G5 WFT is a 2017 BMW 420 in White 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

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What year was G5 WFT registered?

G5 WFT is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 October 2017.

Is G5 WFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 WFT 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.

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