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AF18 JAO

2018 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,836 mi
Last recorded72,836 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 JAO
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 72,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 67,306 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 61,119 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 61,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2023 54,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 54,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 44,264 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,420 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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AF18 JAO is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

How do I check the history of AF18 JAO?

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What year was AF18 JAO registered?

AF18 JAO is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is AF18 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 JAO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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