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L121 YDY

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,837 mi
Last recorded83,837 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 YDY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 83,837 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 69,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

chip to windscreen

slight play to offside front road wheel, suspected inner steering tie rod end

Pass 27 Jun 2024 55,382 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 40,604 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 24,032 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 10,031 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 10,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread damage

Pass 19 Jun 2020 7,898 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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L121 YDY is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue 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.

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How do I check the history of L121 YDY?

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What year was L121 YDY registered?

L121 YDY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is L121 YDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L121 YDY 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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