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X27 GDR

2017 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,958 mi
Last recorded51,958 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX27 GDR
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 51,958 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER FRONT ARM BUSHES CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 46,924 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 46,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 40,669 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 33,657 miles

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

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 27,303 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 20,450 miles
Pass 4 Jul 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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X27 GDR is a 2017 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 X27 GDR?

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What year was X27 GDR registered?

X27 GDR is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 12 July 2017.

Is X27 GDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X27 GDR 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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