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L70 LYN

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,826 mi
Last recorded38,826 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 LYN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 38,826 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn/corroded inner face

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2025 38,826 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake discs worn/corroded inner face

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2024 34,454 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

offside wiper slightly worn

Fail 21 Dec 2024 34,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

offside wiper slightly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2023 29,983 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 26,360 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 3 Jan 2022 22,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 16,325 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020

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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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L70 LYN is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black 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 L70 LYN registered?

L70 LYN is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 17 July 2017.

Is L70 LYN safe to buy?

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