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SH18 LVP

2018 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,934 mi
Last recorded53,934 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 53,934 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 53,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one of two (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 44,265 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 35,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 26,431 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 19,283 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 11,775 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 11,722 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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SH18 LVP is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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What year was SH18 LVP registered?

SH18 LVP is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is SH18 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH18 LVP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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