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CL04 BMW

2018 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,627 mi
Last recorded104,627 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL04 BMW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 104,627 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 91,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,610 miles

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

front head light aim warning on dash

Fail 8 Nov 2024 93,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front head light aim warning on dash

Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,771 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 75,953 miles

Brake pad wear service indicator illuminated

Pass 7 Nov 2022 51,901 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 60,582 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 40,822 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers + undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 56,456 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Aug 2021 56,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed advise check tracking 225 45 18 91y runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,354 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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CL04 BMW is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CL04 BMW registered?

CL04 BMW is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 7 December 2018.

Is CL04 BMW safe to buy?

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