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SH18 ELX

2018 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,560 mi
Last recorded82,560 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH18 ELX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 82,560 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 80,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/19 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM AND SLIGHT CUT (225/40/19 RUNFLAT) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM (255/35/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 72,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn very close to the 1.5mm min thickness required. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 72,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure small bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn very close to the 1.5mm min thickness required. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 60,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad worn very close to wear sensor at time of test. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 49,328 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 48,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 32,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35/19. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2021 32,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35/19. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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SH18 ELX is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SH18 ELX registered?

SH18 ELX is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is SH18 ELX safe to buy?

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