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SY18 LPJ

2018 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,845 mi
Last recorded65,845 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 LPJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 65,845 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive final drive leaking from output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 56,583 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2024 46,981 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 46,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 39,247 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 30,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 29,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Pass 15 Mar 2021 23,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on edge

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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SY18 LPJ 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 87.5%.

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 SY18 LPJ registered?

SY18 LPJ is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is SY18 LPJ safe to buy?

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