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LU55 TED

2018 BMW 420

Black Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,221 mi
Last recorded89,221 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU55 TED
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 89,221 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 84,547 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 70,767 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2024 76,414 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 76,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 58,873 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,146 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 59,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low, need checking with wheels removed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 48,548 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,477 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 34,801 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 34,801 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 24,131 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 18,751 miles

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

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

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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LU55 TED is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LU55 TED registered?

LU55 TED is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 5 November 2018.

Is LU55 TED safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU55 TED shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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