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SL67 VAU

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,715 mi
Last recorded89,715 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL67 VAU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 89,715 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 78,164 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 78,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear-most arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 64,962 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 64,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 52,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover fitted covering components

undertray covers fitted covering components

Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,558 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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SL67 VAU is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL67 VAU?

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What year was SL67 VAU registered?

SL67 VAU is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is SL67 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL67 VAU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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