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TRZ 1147

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,373 mi
Last recorded72,373 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRZ 1147
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 72,373 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2026 70,663 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 67,947 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 67,947 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 64,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipe s (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine bay undertray fitted

underbody slight crossion inc suspention component s

Fail 6 Dec 2024 64,115 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm modification unsafe arm (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipe s (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine bay undertray fitted

underbody slight crossion inc suspention component s

Pass 12 Jan 2023 49,419 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front slight damage on outer wall

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2021 35,281 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 32,210 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2021 32,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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TRZ 1147 is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black 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 TRZ 1147 registered?

TRZ 1147 is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 13 September 2017.

Is TRZ 1147 safe to buy?

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