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R420 JOE

2018 BMW 420

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,824 mi
Last recorded57,824 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 JOE
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 57,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 49,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 39,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from middle v low needs extra attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 32,321 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 27,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bumper panel damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 27,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40R18 R/F (Goodyear EfficientGrip) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper panel damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 22,619 miles

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

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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R420 JOE is a 2018 BMW 420 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R420 JOE registered?

R420 JOE is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is R420 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 JOE 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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