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W8 BUT

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,105 mi
Last recorded81,105 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 BUT
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 81,105 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 74,845 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 63,073 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 54,755 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,070 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear, both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2021 37,454 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle drive shafts oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 32,652 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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W8 BUT is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W8 BUT registered?

W8 BUT is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is W8 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 BUT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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