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M31 LAH

2018 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,356 mi
Last recorded111,356 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 LAH
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 111,356 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2026 110,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 110,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 193,369 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2025 193,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 94,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 184,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 78,712 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 177,444 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 64,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 173,071 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 173,067 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 50,273 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 49,960 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 49,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 170,971 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 43,497 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 43,494 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 163,433 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 152,933 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 132,705 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 114,317 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,548 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 37,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M31 LAH is a 2018 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 M31 LAH registered?

M31 LAH is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 26 January 2018.

Is M31 LAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 LAH shows 28 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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