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AK18 TMX

2018 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,387 mi
Last recorded36,387 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 TMX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 36,387 miles

Brake pad(s) worn warning on dash

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER/OUTER EDGES BADLY WORN OUTER EDGE ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER/OUTER EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Grooved/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and Outer pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 36,386 miles

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

Brake pad(s) worn warning on dash

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER/OUTER EDGES BADLY WORN OUTER EDGE ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER/OUTER EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Grooved/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and Outer pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 30,185 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 25,360 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S just met limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 20,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 14,802 miles

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

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

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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AK18 TMX is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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.

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What year was AK18 TMX registered?

AK18 TMX is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is AK18 TMX safe to buy?

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