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J29 TKP

2018 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,001 mi
Last recorded99,001 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 TKP
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 99,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 99,000 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 83,139 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 83,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 68,329 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leek from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 52,789 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 52,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on the outer and inner walls, inner wall has tear down to the cord within the bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 39,544 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 28,554 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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J29 TKP is a 2018 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J29 TKP registered?

J29 TKP is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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