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SA03 BYE

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,828 mi
Last recorded84,828 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 BYE
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 84,828 miles

front exhaust clamp broken..system still secured together

tpms on

Pass 13 May 2025 70,409 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 70,399 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,497 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 64,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25535 19 XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2023 49,182 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 40,223 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 27,058 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 18,645 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 18,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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SA03 BYE is a 2017 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SA03 BYE registered?

SA03 BYE is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 27 October 2017.

Is SA03 BYE safe to buy?

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