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SA05 TAL

2017 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,694 mi
Last recorded65,694 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 TAL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 65,694 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 59,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 54,934 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 54,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 42,083 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 32,486 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 21,024 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 19,624 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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SA05 TAL is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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.

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What year was SA05 TAL registered?

SA05 TAL is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is SA05 TAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 TAL 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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