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NJ18 OBL

2018 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,405 mi
Last recorded79,405 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ18 OBL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 79,405 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 79,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 75,732 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,638 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 65,312 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 46,291 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 26,596 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 26,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 11,971 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

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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NJ18 OBL is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJ18 OBL registered?

NJ18 OBL is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is NJ18 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ18 OBL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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