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BM04 SMM

2018 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,447 mi
Last recorded46,447 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 SMM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 46,447 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 42,280 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 42,280 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 38,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 34,832 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 31,391 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Feb 2021 28,171 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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BM04 SMM is a 2018 BMW 420 in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BM04 SMM?

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What year was BM04 SMM registered?

BM04 SMM is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is BM04 SMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 SMM 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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