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AY18 VWG

2018 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,034 mi
Last recorded84,034 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 VWG
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 84,034 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 84,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,778 miles

Oil leak from differential input area.

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,708 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 59,156 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 59,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 47,438 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 30,372 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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AY18 VWG is a 2018 BMW 420 in Blue 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 AY18 VWG?

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What year was AY18 VWG registered?

AY18 VWG is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AY18 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 VWG 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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