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RAG 616

2017 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,421 mi
Last recorded48,421 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAG 616
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 48,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 43,628 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 43,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18"aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24"aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 38,067 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 38,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35r19 92y Bridgestone Potenza S001 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 32,732 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 27,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 27,193 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 22,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 18,095 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 18,095 miles

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

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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RAG 616 is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RAG 616 registered?

RAG 616 is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is RAG 616 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAG 616 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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