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SM18 YLA

2018 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,806 mi
Last recorded73,806 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 73,806 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 62,673 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 50,209 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 41,198 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 33,563 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 31,885 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 YLA is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

How do I check the history of SM18 YLA?

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What year was SM18 YLA registered?

SM18 YLA is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 5 November 2018.

Is SM18 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 YLA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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