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ST18 FOJ

2018 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,863 mi
Last recorded45,863 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST18 FOJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 45,863 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 40,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 35,758 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 30,619 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 30,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 25,444 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 14,304 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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ST18 FOJ is a 2018 BMW 420 in Red 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

How do I check the history of ST18 FOJ?

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What year was ST18 FOJ registered?

ST18 FOJ is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is ST18 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST18 FOJ 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.

Does ST18 FOJ have outstanding finance?

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