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R99 SMV

2018 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,110 mi
Last recorded48,110 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 SMV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 48,110 miles

Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside and Offside front windows tinted !!

T-P-M-S Light illuminated indicating tyre pressure adjustment required !!

Fail 13 Aug 2026 48,100 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside and Offside front windows tinted !!

T-P-M-S Light illuminated indicating tyre pressure adjustment required !!

Pass 13 Jun 2025 43,351 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 43,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 38,646 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 38,646 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 32,753 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 22,544 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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R99 SMV is a 2018 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R99 SMV?

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What year was R99 SMV registered?

R99 SMV is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is R99 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 SMV 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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