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H5 SLX

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,492 mi
Last recorded79,492 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 SLX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 79,492 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 72,016 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 72,016 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 62,325 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 53,211 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 42,780 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 42,780 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front&rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 May 2021 29,138 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 27,014 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 27,014 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 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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H5 SLX is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H5 SLX?

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What year was H5 SLX registered?

H5 SLX is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 1 June 2017.

Is H5 SLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 SLX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H5 SLX have outstanding finance?

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