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SWO 8S

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,716 mi
Last recorded69,716 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWO 8S
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 69,716 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 61,804 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 51,953 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 44,958 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 32,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,213 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 19,935 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 19,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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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SWO 8S 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 SWO 8S?

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What year was SWO 8S registered?

SWO 8S is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is SWO 8S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWO 8S 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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