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P3 GFY

2018 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,331 mi
Last recorded69,331 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 GFY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 69,331 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 203,180 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 203,179 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 58,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 191,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 49,242 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 178,675 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 26 Oct 2023 178,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 16 Mar 2023 35,183 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 168,947 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp corroded and broken but system still supported adivse clamp required (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor hole but preventing ingress of dirt please replace ASAP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 4 Apr 2022 21,985 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 159,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

smoke test not completed due to low emissions

Fail 12 Oct 2021 159,728 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall damaged and cords visible 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

smoke test not completed due to low emissions

Pass 26 Mar 2021 15,664 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 152,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 147,029 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 28 Oct 2019 147,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 132,334 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 117,963 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 103,591 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 95,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P3 GFY is a 2018 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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.

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What year was P3 GFY registered?

P3 GFY is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is P3 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 GFY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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