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PO62 SAM

2017 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,813 mi
Last recorded65,813 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO62 SAM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 65,813 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 65,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 59,877 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 57,284 miles

under trays

Fail 1 May 2025 57,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays

Pass 9 May 2024 52,604 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 49,300 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 45,447 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 44,099 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 40,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PO62 SAM is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO62 SAM registered?

PO62 SAM is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 22 December 2017.

Is PO62 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO62 SAM 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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