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L23 MCU

2018 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,470 mi
Last recorded98,470 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 MCU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 98,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

condition of front wiper blades

condition of nearside front strut dust cover

Pass 29 Apr 2025 85,706 miles

Condition of front number plate.

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 85,667 miles

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

Condition of front number plate.

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

Pass 14 May 2024 75,143 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner and outer edge.

Fail 14 May 2024 75,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front worn on inner and outer edge.

Offside Front worn on inner and outer edge.

Pass 11 May 2023 59,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,572 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 36,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 27,450 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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L23 MCU is a 2018 BMW 420 in White 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 L23 MCU registered?

L23 MCU is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 28 May 2018.

Is L23 MCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 MCU 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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