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MB12 MAD

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,731 mi
Last recorded89,731 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB12 MAD
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,731 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 89,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 30 Jan 2025 77,330 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 77,222 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,376 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 52,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 48,026 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 32,752 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 15,988 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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MB12 MAD is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MB12 MAD registered?

MB12 MAD is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is MB12 MAD safe to buy?

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