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J18 VNT

2013 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,331 mi
Last recorded106,331 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 VNT
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 106,331 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. No cords exposed. Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 99,708 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 90,971 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 90,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 78,960 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 66,392 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,683 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 45,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 26,029 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 19,613 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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J18 VNT is a 2013 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 68,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J18 VNT registered?

J18 VNT is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 26 November 2013.

Is J18 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 VNT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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