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MS12 PEN

2018 BMW 420

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,754 mi
Last recorded80,754 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS12 PEN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 80,754 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 80,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2024 70,776 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2023 61,263 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 48,163 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 29,614 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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MS12 PEN is a 2018 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MS12 PEN registered?

MS12 PEN is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 14 December 2018.

Is MS12 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS12 PEN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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