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ST18 UBB

2018 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,248 mi
Last recorded98,248 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST18 UBB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,248 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 98,240 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 94,336 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 80,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 72,139 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 72,137 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 65,243 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 47,281 miles

Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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 UBB is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST18 UBB registered?

ST18 UBB is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is ST18 UBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST18 UBB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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