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CR07 ELA

2018 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,545 mi
Last recorded38,545 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR07 ELA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 38,545 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from the input seal on the differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 34,674 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 34,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2024 29,252 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 29,252 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 25,130 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 19,872 miles

All tyres are worn one edges 2mm.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 14,860 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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CR07 ELA is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 CR07 ELA registered?

CR07 ELA is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is CR07 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR07 ELA 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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