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SM18 BDU

2018 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,609 mi
Last recorded59,609 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 BDU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 59,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged 255/30r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 54,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front windscreen stone chip

Pass 31 May 2024 49,144 miles

front windscreen stone chip

Fail 30 May 2024 49,144 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both off side front nylon visual 225/35r20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front windscreen stone chip

Pass 26 May 2023 42,957 miles

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

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

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

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

both front and near side rear tires,wearing inner wall 225/35r20(front) and 255/30r20

front windscreen stone chip

Pass 27 May 2022 36,670 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 30,661 miles

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

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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SM18 BDU is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black 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 SM18 BDU registered?

SM18 BDU is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is SM18 BDU safe to buy?

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