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LM18 NRL

2018 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,564 mi
Last recorded107,564 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM18 NRL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 107,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock dust cover perished (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock dust cover perished (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 87,889 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat side air bag housing damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2025 87,488 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat side air bag housing damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 69,414 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 69,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 51,788 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jan 2023 51,788 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2023 51,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,847 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,676 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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LM18 NRL is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LM18 NRL registered?

LM18 NRL is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 4 May 2018.

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