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BK53 ERA

2018 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,171 mi
Last recorded47,171 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ERA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 47,171 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 40,062 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 40,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 33,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2022 26,851 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 26,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 20,608 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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BK53 ERA is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black 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.

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What year was BK53 ERA registered?

BK53 ERA is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 3 December 2018.

Is BK53 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 ERA 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.

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