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A16 LUA

2018 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,932 mi
Last recorded94,932 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LUA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 94,932 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 94,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 87,095 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 87,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 76,173 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm and cutting off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting off on inner edge but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 76,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm and cutting off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting off on inner edge but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 5 Dec 2022 54,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 18 Nov 2021 33,368 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 33,368 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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A16 LUA is a 2018 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2018 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 39,991 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 8 years old, this BMW 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 LUA registered?

A16 LUA is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is A16 LUA safe to buy?

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