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R123 TAY

2021 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,244 mi
Last recorded35,244 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 42031,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 TAY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 35,244 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 30,302 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 30,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 63,658 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2024 19,052 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 45,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 32,454 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Mar 2023 32,454 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 May 2022 29,189 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
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R123 TAY is a 2021 BMW 420 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2021 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 31,008 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 5 years old, this BMW 420 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R123 TAY registered?

R123 TAY is a 2021 BMW 420, first registered on 25 June 2021.

Is R123 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 TAY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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