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AO18 ONM

2018 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,889 mi
Last recorded123,889 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 ONM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 123,889 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 123,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor missing and wiring taped

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 112,897 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 112,865 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))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 93,188 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 93,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 72,726 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2023 72,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside lamp unit lens cracked, not affecting light output

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 50,391 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2021 34,320 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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AO18 ONM is a 2018 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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AO18 ONM is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 2 May 2018.

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