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C5 VNG

2018 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,618 mi
Last recorded70,618 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 VNG
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 70,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive At top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 62,487 miles

Diff seal leaking slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2024 49,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 36,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 26,064 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 26,059 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 19,616 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 19,614 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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C5 VNG is a 2018 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C5 VNG registered?

C5 VNG is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is C5 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 VNG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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