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P8 NUT

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,932 mi
Last recorded59,932 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 NUT
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 59,932 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 59,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,317 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 115,400 miles

full cap seal cracking

handbrake requires attention

Pass 9 Mar 2024 56,867 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 105,952 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Handbrake requires attention

Fail 11 Aug 2023 105,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Handbrake requires attention

Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,457 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 55,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254019RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 101,244 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 52,701 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 52,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 101,233 miles

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

Handbrake requires attention

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 28,467 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 101,161 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 16 Mar 2020 28,185 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 100,282 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 100,277 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,250 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,634 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 93,945 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 93,945 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 91,057 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,351 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,144 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 69,371 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,849 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

under trays fitted front and rear

Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,094 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P8 NUT is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P8 NUT registered?

P8 NUT is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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