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N29 SMW

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,122 mi
Last recorded125,122 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 SMW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 125,122 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive [ slight ] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake reserve travel to maximum [ still functional ]

Pass 21 Oct 2025 109,852 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 100,466 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 100,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 84,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords showing on edges/advise replace 225/40/r19 (89y) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2022 65,592 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 39,624 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 21,520 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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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N29 SMW is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N29 SMW registered?

N29 SMW is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 28 October 2017.

Is N29 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N29 SMW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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