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J446 PAL

2017 BMW 420

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,692 mi
Last recorded88,692 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ446 PAL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 88,692 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 85,722 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 75,908 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 64,360 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 50,869 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 50,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 39,640 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 37,647 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 30,778 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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J446 PAL is a 2017 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J446 PAL?

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What year was J446 PAL registered?

J446 PAL is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 28 February 2017.

Is J446 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J446 PAL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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