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FV18 VBP

2018 BMW 420

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,150 mi
Last recorded39,150 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 VBP
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 39,150 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 39,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2025 36,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 28,834 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 23,816 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 18,821 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 18,816 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 17,405 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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FV18 VBP is a 2018 BMW 420 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV18 VBP registered?

FV18 VBP is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 21 August 2018.

Is FV18 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 VBP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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