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BW18 ZPY

2018 BMW 420

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,819 mi
Last recorded87,819 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 ZPY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 87,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 87,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 69,967 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 63,230 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 50,251 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 41,222 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 32,126 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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BW18 ZPY is a 2018 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BW18 ZPY?

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What year was BW18 ZPY registered?

BW18 ZPY is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is BW18 ZPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 ZPY 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.

Does BW18 ZPY have outstanding finance?

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