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JF51 LAY

2018 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,031 mi
Last recorded72,031 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF51 LAY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 72,031 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake requirement only just met may require service or repair

Fail 29 Jul 2026 72,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 63,567 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 51,633 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 40,103 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 27,786 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 15,258 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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JF51 LAY is a 2018 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JF51 LAY registered?

JF51 LAY is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is JF51 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JF51 LAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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