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DS04 OTA

2018 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,818 mi
Last recorded57,818 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 OTA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 57,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 57,818 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 51,258 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 41,994 miles

both front and rear numberplates characters incorrectly spaced,, replacements required

Pass 4 Jun 2022 30,551 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 23,401 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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DS04 OTA is a 2018 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS04 OTA registered?

DS04 OTA is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is DS04 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS04 OTA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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