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XR13 ELS

2017 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,716 mi
Last recorded50,716 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXR13 ELS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 50,716 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 42,527 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 31,312 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 29,027 miles

Coolant reservoir empty

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn/ lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 23,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 23,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 255 35 19 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 255 35 19 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 18,503 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 13,955 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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XR13 ELS is a 2017 BMW 420 in White 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.

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What year was XR13 ELS registered?

XR13 ELS is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is XR13 ELS safe to buy?

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