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AL59 BCB

2018 BMW 420

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,356 mi
Last recorded51,356 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL59 BCB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 51,356 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 51,356 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 45,758 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 45,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 39,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 35,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 31,984 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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AL59 BCB is a 2018 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AL59 BCB?

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What year was AL59 BCB registered?

AL59 BCB is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 18 October 2018.

Is AL59 BCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL59 BCB 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 AL59 BCB have outstanding finance?

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