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TH13 ALV

2018 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,871 mi
Last recorded63,871 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH13 ALV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 63,871 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 56,055 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 48,915 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 46,133 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 46,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 38,269 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 30,001 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 23,149 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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TH13 ALV 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TH13 ALV?

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What year was TH13 ALV registered?

TH13 ALV is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 30 January 2018.

Is TH13 ALV safe to buy?

The MOT history for TH13 ALV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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