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JR61 OCT

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,693 mi
Last recorded59,693 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR61 OCT
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 59,693 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 50,925 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 50,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 43,296 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 38,522 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 33,956 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 33,956 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Spring clip missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 30,458 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 30,457 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 28,398 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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JR61 OCT is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JR61 OCT?

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What year was JR61 OCT registered?

JR61 OCT is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 6 September 2017.

Is JR61 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR61 OCT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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