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WH05 ESK

2017 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,636 mi
Last recorded56,636 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 ESK
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 56,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 45,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 42,173 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 38,415 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 32,761 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 29,816 miles

Rear bumper bar slightly damage

Fail 16 Apr 2021 29,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper bar slightly damage

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020

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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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WH05 ESK 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 WH05 ESK?

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What year was WH05 ESK registered?

WH05 ESK is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is WH05 ESK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH05 ESK 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 WH05 ESK have outstanding finance?

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