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GJ68 VGN

2018 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,002 mi
Last recorded53,002 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ68 VGN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 53,002 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 53,001 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 45,499 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 45,499 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 37,736 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 37,735 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 30,400 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 20,320 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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GJ68 VGN is a 2018 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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.

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What year was GJ68 VGN registered?

GJ68 VGN is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is GJ68 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ68 VGN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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