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GM17 MET

2018 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,921 mi
Last recorded69,921 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 MET
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 69,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,661 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 62,635 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 53,561 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 45,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 35,405 miles

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

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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GM17 MET is a 2018 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 39,991 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 8 years old, this BMW 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GM17 MET registered?

GM17 MET is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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