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S30 YAB

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,253 mi
Last recorded118,253 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 YAB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 118,253 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 111,899 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 105,532 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 100,381 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 100,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 86,022 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 71,122 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 71,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 60,499 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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S30 YAB is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S30 YAB?

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What year was S30 YAB registered?

S30 YAB is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is S30 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S30 YAB 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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