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VA18 FCP

2018 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,531 mi
Last recorded41,531 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 FCP
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 41,531 miles

offside rear tyre aproaching legal limit (3mm of tread remaining

Pass 26 Jun 2025 37,968 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 37,938 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 34,244 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 29,466 miles

Both front and rear brake pads have 3000 miles remaining approximately.

Pass 10 Jun 2022 25,722 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 21,736 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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VA18 FCP is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VA18 FCP?

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What year was VA18 FCP registered?

VA18 FCP is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is VA18 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA18 FCP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA18 FCP have outstanding finance?

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