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S12 ELF

2017 BMW 420

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,505 mi
Last recorded66,505 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 ELF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 66,505 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 59,182 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 52,390 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 47,147 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 42,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 36,631 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,210 miles

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

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

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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S12 ELF is a 2017 BMW 420 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S12 ELF registered?

S12 ELF is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is S12 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 ELF shows 7 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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