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HO55 ARJ

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,516 mi
Last recorded101,516 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO55 ARJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 101,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 86,957 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 70,331 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 61,568 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 54,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2021 42,626 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 29,949 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 29,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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HO55 ARJ is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 HO55 ARJ registered?

HO55 ARJ is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is HO55 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HO55 ARJ 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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