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N12 PXA

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,052 mi
Last recorded112,052 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 PXA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 112,052 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 112,052 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 101,482 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 101,441 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,496 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 76,509 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,717 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,938 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 56,959 miles

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))

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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N12 PXA 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 N12 PXA registered?

N12 PXA is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is N12 PXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 PXA 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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