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L1 UVL

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,016 mi
Last recorded94,016 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 UVL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 94,016 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 83,326 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2024 73,834 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2024 73,738 miles

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

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edges

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,085 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 ml / 2 ml Advise Replacement As Soon As Possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 63,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 ml / 2 ml Advise Replacement As Soon As Possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,439 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (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))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 44,867 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 32,154 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 28,682 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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L1 UVL is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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What year was L1 UVL registered?

L1 UVL is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 18 February 2017.

Is L1 UVL safe to buy?

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