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RO56 JEM

2017 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,339 mi
Last recorded80,339 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 JEM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 80,339 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 72,848 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 72,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 63,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 54,258 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 41,564 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 41,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 30,789 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 30,789 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 29,984 miles
Pass 4 May 2020

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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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RO56 JEM 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 72.7%.

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 RO56 JEM registered?

RO56 JEM is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 12 May 2017.

Is RO56 JEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 JEM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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