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DE17 ELS

2017 BMW 430

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,459 mi
Last recorded64,459 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 43044,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 ELS
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 64,459 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 64,448 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 61,481 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 57,623 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 54,015 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 51,310 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 33,772 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 33,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 33,040 miles

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

rear brake pads starting to get low

How Reliable is the BMW 430?

Based on 107,083 MOT tests across 14,316 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
7,295
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,316
On UK Roads
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DE17 ELS is a 2017 BMW 430 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 44,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 430 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE17 ELS registered?

DE17 ELS is a 2017 BMW 430, first registered on 8 August 2017.

Is DE17 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE17 ELS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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