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BOB 86Y

2018 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,289 mi
Last recorded78,289 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOB 86Y
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 78,289 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 69,564 miles

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 13 Mar 2024 59,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 51,585 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 43,060 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 34,366 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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BOB 86Y is a 2018 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BOB 86Y registered?

BOB 86Y is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is BOB 86Y safe to buy?

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