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LU53 BBB

2017 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,189 mi
Last recorded88,189 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU53 BBB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 88,189 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 85,333 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 85,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,314 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 69,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 56,426 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 45,029 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 34,772 miles
Pass 16 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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LU53 BBB is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 LU53 BBB registered?

LU53 BBB is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 24 June 2017.

Is LU53 BBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU53 BBB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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