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TA12 RAN

2018 BMW 420

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,303 mi
Last recorded96,303 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA12 RAN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 96,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 81,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2024 67,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 62,645 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 50,831 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 50,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 38,451 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 38,451 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 27,877 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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TA12 RAN is a 2018 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TA12 RAN registered?

TA12 RAN is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is TA12 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA12 RAN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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