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RV18 PDO

2018 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,420 mi
Last recorded95,420 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 PDO
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 95,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal requirements of 1.6mm advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

manufacturers undertrays/sill covers fitted prohibiting full inspection of some prescribed areas

Pass 28 Apr 2025 83,976 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 83,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 72,433 miles

Manufacturers protective under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 61,495 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 53,259 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 46,115 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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RV18 PDO is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black 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 RV18 PDO registered?

RV18 PDO is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 2 May 2018.

Is RV18 PDO safe to buy?

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