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M50 MEX

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,815 mi
Last recorded72,815 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 MEX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 72,815 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 67,267 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 67,254 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 61,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions not detected

Pass 29 Mar 2023 55,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 28 Mar 2022 48,159 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 36,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted.

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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M50 MEX is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M50 MEX registered?

M50 MEX is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 19 September 2017.

Is M50 MEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 MEX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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