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SC18 PKV

2018 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,106 mi
Last recorded133,106 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC18 PKV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 133,106 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 133,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 118,152 miles

under tray fixed time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2023 114,847 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 114,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 114,801 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 97,057 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,481 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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SC18 PKV is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black 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.

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How do I check the history of SC18 PKV?

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What year was SC18 PKV registered?

SC18 PKV is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is SC18 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC18 PKV 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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