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BP18 YLW

2018 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,897 mi
Last recorded71,897 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP18 YLW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 71,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 62,564 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 51,174 miles

Approx 3mm left on front brake pads, approx 2mm on rear

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2023 42,179 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 May 2022 31,597 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 31,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2021 19,151 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 19,151 miles

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

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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BP18 YLW is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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

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What year was BP18 YLW registered?

BP18 YLW is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is BP18 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP18 YLW 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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