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MA18 UVV

2018 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,018 mi
Last recorded79,018 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA18 UVV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 79,018 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2025 69,885 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2024 63,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 52,817 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 52,817 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 44,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 37,933 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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MA18 UVV is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MA18 UVV?

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What year was MA18 UVV registered?

MA18 UVV is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is MA18 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA18 UVV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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