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R1 TYJ

2018 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,687 mi
Last recorded89,687 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 TYJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 89,687 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM -- 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 80,667 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 72,747 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 64,478 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 51,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Mar 2022 51,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,187 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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R1 TYJ is a 2018 BMW 420 in White 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.

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What year was R1 TYJ registered?

R1 TYJ is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is R1 TYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 TYJ 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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