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S31 SGN

2018 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,339 mi
Last recorded44,339 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 SGN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 44,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 37,421 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing, both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and shields fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2025 37,328 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing, both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2024 29,871 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

covers and shields fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 36,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 30,708 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,892 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S31 SGN is a 2018 BMW 420 in Grey 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S31 SGN registered?

S31 SGN is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is S31 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 SGN 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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