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HV68 ESY

2018 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,980 mi
Last recorded58,980 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV68 ESY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 58,980 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 51,522 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 51,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm and excessively worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 43,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 43,253 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 35,431 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 35,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 32,712 miles

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

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

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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HV68 ESY is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV68 ESY registered?

HV68 ESY is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is HV68 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV68 ESY 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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