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GL18 XZJ

2018 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,238 mi
Last recorded98,238 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 XZJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 98,238 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 92,578 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 92,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 86,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

test in wet

Fail 13 Jun 2024 86,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 66,996 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 48,506 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 22,472 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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GL18 XZJ 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 75%.

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 GL18 XZJ?

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What year was GL18 XZJ registered?

GL18 XZJ is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 24 May 2018.

Is GL18 XZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 XZJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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