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FT18 NVL

2018 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,803 mi
Last recorded62,803 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT18 NVL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 62,803 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 54,160 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 45,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 36,063 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 30,644 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 24,738 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 24,715 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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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FT18 NVL is a 2018 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FT18 NVL?

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What year was FT18 NVL registered?

FT18 NVL is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 23 August 2018.

Is FT18 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT18 NVL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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