CarVerify

Free Car Check

N12 FLY

2017 BMW 420

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,160 mi
Last recorded121,160 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 FLY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 121,160 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2026 121,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 cordes exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 71,758 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 71,047 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 69,176 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SUSPENSION FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 49,676 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 45,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 33,196 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 23,843 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 13,117 miles

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
Full BMW 420 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N12 FLY is a 2017 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N12 FLY?

You can check the full history of N12 FLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N12 FLY registered?

N12 FLY is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is N12 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 FLY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N12 FLY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N12 FLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.