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Y31 SES

2020 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,731 mi
Last recorded50,731 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 42030,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 SES
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 50,731 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 50,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 46,039 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 40,190 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 38,534 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 38,534 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 21,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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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Y31 SES is a 2020 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2020 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 30,852 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 6 years old, this BMW 420 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y31 SES?

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What year was Y31 SES registered?

Y31 SES is a 2020 BMW 420, first registered on 18 February 2020.

Is Y31 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y31 SES shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y31 SES have outstanding finance?

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