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SW18 KAE

2018 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,945 mi
Last recorded54,945 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 KAE
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 54,945 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 9 Apr 2025 51,653 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 48,268 miles

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

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 11 Apr 2023 41,479 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 32,531 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 32,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 21,703 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 21,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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SW18 KAE is a 2018 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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

How do I check the history of SW18 KAE?

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What year was SW18 KAE registered?

SW18 KAE is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is SW18 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 KAE 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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