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EK18 BMZ

2018 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,611 mi
Last recorded41,611 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 BMZ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 41,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N.S.F & R - O.S.F & R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 34,835 miles

Front and rear brake disc worn

Pass 9 Mar 2024 30,123 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 27,650 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 20,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 20,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 14,918 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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EK18 BMZ is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK18 BMZ registered?

EK18 BMZ is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 15 March 2018.

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