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SEV 381

2017 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

60,635 mi
Last recorded60,635 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEV 381
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 60,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 56,149 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 50,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 43,717 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 37,490 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 30,371 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 30,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 29,452 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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SEV 381 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 SEV 381?

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What year was SEV 381 registered?

SEV 381 is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 11 October 2017.

Is SEV 381 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEV 381 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.

Does SEV 381 have outstanding finance?

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