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LA56 TAY

2017 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,457 mi
Last recorded93,457 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 TAY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 93,457 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 123,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 123,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

undertray insecure

Pass 6 May 2025 83,541 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 116,643 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 116,643 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks AMP CABLE CRUSHED BY BONNET (4.11 (c) (iii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 74,286 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 106,458 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 63,737 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 63,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 100,024 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 46,706 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 46,706 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 93,668 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 93,667 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 31,771 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 12 Jun 2020 88,428 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,401 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,888 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake has a lot of travel on the lever

Fail 3 Aug 2018 82,888 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,276 miles

Emissions not detected

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND.

Offside STEERING RACK ARM INNER JOINT WORN.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,404 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 67,404 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,524 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 61,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front daytime running light not working

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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LA56 TAY is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LA56 TAY registered?

LA56 TAY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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