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SM18 HWH

2018 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,136 mi
Last recorded36,136 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 HWH
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 36,136 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 30,680 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 26,789 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 26,306 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 26,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 23,287 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 17,107 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 17,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 17,107 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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SM18 HWH is a 2018 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HWH registered?

SM18 HWH is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 16 June 2018.

Is SM18 HWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 HWH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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