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SM18 CLF

2018 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,848 mi
Last recorded42,848 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 CLF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 42,848 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 42,591 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 42,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 42,566 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 35,024 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 27,764 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 23,446 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 23,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 CLF is a 2018 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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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What year was SM18 CLF registered?

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

Is SM18 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 CLF 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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