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R29 APF

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,640 mi
Last recorded105,640 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 APF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2026 105,640 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2024 88,596 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Dec 2023 71,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 58,104 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Close to Wear Sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 43,223 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 30,770 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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R29 APF is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R29 APF registered?

R29 APF is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is R29 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 APF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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