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C7 MEL

2018 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,405 mi
Last recorded69,405 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 MEL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 69,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 64,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge - 225/40R19 ROF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - 255/35R19 ROF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge - 255/35R19 ROF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 57,224 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 50,878 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 28,942 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 28,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Front 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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C7 MEL is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

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What year was C7 MEL registered?

C7 MEL is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is C7 MEL safe to buy?

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