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X12 CHN

2017 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,322 mi
Last recorded49,322 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 CHN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 49,322 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 49,322 miles

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 44,174 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 43,226 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 39,928 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 36,214 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 33,018 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 29,239 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2020 22,108 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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X12 CHN is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X12 CHN registered?

X12 CHN is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is X12 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X12 CHN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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