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SM68 WVT

2018 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,752 mi
Last recorded79,752 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM68 WVT
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,752 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2026 79,751 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN/SCORED/LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN/SCORED/LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED SCREECHING HEARD FROM O/S/R HANDBRAKE

Pass 11 Apr 2025 71,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 RUN FLAT. DOT 4422 AT 6 MM...B/STONE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 RUN FLAT. DOT 3021 AT 5 MM.....B/STONE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS REQUIREMENTS

Pass 12 Apr 2024 62,086 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 62,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2023 51,825 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 47,419 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

some wear/lipping on all brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2021 34,319 miles

offside front tyre abnormally worn on edges

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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SM68 WVT is a 2018 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM68 WVT registered?

SM68 WVT is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 28 November 2018.

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