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S5 MHS

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,082 mi
Last recorded25,082 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 MHS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 25,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside washer weak

Fail 7 Jul 2026 25,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside washer weak

Pass 17 Jul 2025 24,440 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 23,537 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 21,795 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 17,290 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 14,527 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 13,708 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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S5 MHS is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey 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 S5 MHS?

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What year was S5 MHS registered?

S5 MHS is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is S5 MHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 MHS 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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