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L12 DYV

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,810 mi
Last recorded89,810 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 DYV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 89,810 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,596 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 84,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction AIR MASS FAULT POSSIBLE AIR LEAK (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 79,334 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 71,960 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 64,422 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 57,121 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 56,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,263 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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L12 DYV is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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

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What year was L12 DYV registered?

L12 DYV is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 9 February 2017.

Is L12 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 DYV 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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