CarVerify

Free Car Check

H17 ALR

2018 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,070 mi
Last recorded47,070 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 ALR
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 47,070 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 47,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,376 miles

Both front tyres incorrectly fitted (inside/outside)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 35,357 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 29,373 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 23,900 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 23,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 18,055 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
Full BMW 420 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H17 ALR is a 2018 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 H17 ALR?

You can check the full history of H17 ALR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H17 ALR registered?

H17 ALR is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is H17 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 ALR 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.

Does H17 ALR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H17 ALR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.