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RU11 ELX

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,121 mi
Last recorded51,121 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU11 ELX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 51,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 43,347 miles

Nearside door mirror slight damage

Fail 16 Jul 2025 43,347 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 37,095 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 28,475 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 28,475 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 26,286 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 26,286 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 19,833 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 19,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 16,663 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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RU11 ELX is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RU11 ELX registered?

RU11 ELX is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is RU11 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU11 ELX 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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