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LY18 AXX

2018 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,416 mi
Last recorded48,416 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY18 AXX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 48,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 47,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 44,824 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 42,166 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 39,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts / stones cut into tread / wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts / stones cut into tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2023 39,900 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts / stones cut into tread / wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts / stones cut into tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2022 31,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread / wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone cut into tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone cut intotread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone cut into tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 20,848 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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LY18 AXX is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY18 AXX registered?

LY18 AXX is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is LY18 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY18 AXX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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