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SY18 LSJ

2018 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,373 mi
Last recorded58,373 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 LSJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 58,373 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 58,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres excessively worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2025 48,656 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2024 37,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 31,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 31,105 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,542 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2021 22,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LSJ 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.

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What year was SY18 LSJ registered?

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

Is SY18 LSJ safe to buy?

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