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R25 OWL

2017 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,875 mi
Last recorded59,875 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 OWL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 59,875 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 54,291 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 46,613 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 37,786 miles

all brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 21 May 2022 30,823 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

wipers smear slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2021 22,604 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 22,599 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 19,295 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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R25 OWL is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R25 OWL registered?

R25 OWL is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 29 August 2017.

Is R25 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 OWL 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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