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RK59 BMW

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,645 mi
Last recorded118,645 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 BMW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 118,645 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 118,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp leveling device damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2025 110,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 103,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 94,452 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 84,075 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 84,075 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks when front fog lights are switched on smoke can be seen from o/s/f (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front fog lamps inoperative, car registered before 1/3/2018

Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,909 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,204 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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RK59 BMW is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK59 BMW registered?

RK59 BMW is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 16 February 2017.

Is RK59 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK59 BMW 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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