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L18 THU

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,554 mi
Last recorded109,554 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 THU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 109,554 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 109,258 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))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 88,904 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 75,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 59,561 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 42,052 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 42,035 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 42,011 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2020 26,084 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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L18 THU is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 9 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 L18 THU?

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What year was L18 THU registered?

L18 THU is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is L18 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 THU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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