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L5 XLJ

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,147 mi
Last recorded102,147 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 XLJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 102,147 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 89,326 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 83,721 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 72,985 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 66,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 66,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple lacerations to inner edge of the tyre resulting in cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 52,282 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 45,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Offside Windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2020 45,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper smearing slightly

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper smearing slightly

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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L5 XLJ 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 77.8%.

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 L5 XLJ registered?

L5 XLJ is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 13 October 2017.

Is L5 XLJ safe to buy?

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