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GR53 LLY

2017 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,262 mi
Last recorded49,262 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 LLY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 49,262 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 39,767 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 39,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 39,090 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 31,479 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 25,171 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 18,702 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 17,176 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 17,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020

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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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GR53 LLY is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR53 LLY?

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What year was GR53 LLY registered?

GR53 LLY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 12 May 2017.

Is GR53 LLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR53 LLY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GR53 LLY have outstanding finance?

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