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DS18 AAE

2018 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,332 mi
Last recorded72,332 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS18 AAE
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 72,332 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 65,757 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS Warning on dash

Fail 21 Apr 2025 65,744 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/30x20 Bulges on inner sidewall & deep cuts outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn & heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS Warning on dash

Pass 16 Aug 2023 47,391 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 32,943 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 32,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 24,164 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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DS18 AAE is a 2018 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS18 AAE registered?

DS18 AAE is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is DS18 AAE safe to buy?

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