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R8 FGW

2019 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,994 mi
Last recorded48,994 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 42035,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 FGW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 48,994 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 48,959 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 42,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2024 33,688 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 24,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted This wheel has been weld repaired on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 24,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut on inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted This wheel has been weld repaired on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 17,186 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has cut/gash but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 17,164 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has cut/gash but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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R8 FGW is a 2019 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 35,978 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 7 years old, this BMW 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R8 FGW registered?

R8 FGW is a 2019 BMW 420, first registered on 28 June 2019.

Is R8 FGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 FGW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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