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R2 UOA

2008 BMW 420

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,921 mi
Last recorded139,921 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 UOA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 139,921 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,731 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 137,094 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 56,900 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 131,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 131,254 miles

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 50,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 124,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge about to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 46,520 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 117,497 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 38,258 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 112,850 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 25,935 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 25,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 108,420 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,414 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 94,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 85,535 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,712 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,431 miles

both front tyres getting low on traed on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,440 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 42,068 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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R2 UOA is a 2008 BMW 420 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R2 UOA registered?

R2 UOA is a 2008 BMW 420, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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