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S54 ABE

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,146 mi
Last recorded85,146 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 ABE
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 85,146 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 78,679 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted0

Pass 23 Aug 2024 69,872 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted----

Fail 23 Aug 2024 69,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted----

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,124 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 55,139 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 47,294 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 39,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

tyre light on

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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S54 ABE is a 2017 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S54 ABE?

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What year was S54 ABE registered?

S54 ABE is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 17 October 2017.

Is S54 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S54 ABE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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