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LA17 NDU

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,822 mi
Last recorded73,822 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 NDU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 73,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both shocker corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2026 73,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both shocker corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2025 62,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear both shockers corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2025 62,965 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear both shockers corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 53,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 47,614 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 47,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front thrust arm bolt insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 40,661 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 40,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake cailper retaining spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 37,556 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 30,887 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 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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LA17 NDU is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA17 NDU registered?

LA17 NDU is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is LA17 NDU safe to buy?

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