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SM18 ERY

2018 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,446 mi
Last recorded79,446 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 ERY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 79,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 74,943 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 70,107 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 64,072 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 64,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 50,080 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 10 May 2021 34,738 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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 ERY is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ERY registered?

SM18 ERY is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is SM18 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 ERY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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