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GIL 838

2017 BMW 420

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,654 mi
Last recorded72,654 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 838
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 72,654 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 61,126 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 52,347 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 52,317 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt missing from nearside rear wheel. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 41,872 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 32,654 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 20,835 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn thin on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 9,104 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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GIL 838 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

How do I check the history of GIL 838?

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What year was GIL 838 registered?

GIL 838 is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is GIL 838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 838 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 GIL 838 have outstanding finance?

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