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AO18 VWV

2018 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,227 mi
Last recorded84,227 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 VWV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 84,227 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 67,748 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 67,714 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 48,707 miles

o/s side repeater defective

Pass 30 Mar 2023 32,591 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 25,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 17,123 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 VWV is a 2018 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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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How do I check the history of AO18 VWV?

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What year was AO18 VWV registered?

AO18 VWV is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 20 May 2018.

Is AO18 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 VWV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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