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VA18 FDE

2018 BMW 420

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,673 mi
Last recorded62,673 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 FDE
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 62,673 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 62,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 55,568 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2024 51,195 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 47,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 41,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 34,046 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 27,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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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VA18 FDE is a 2018 BMW 420 in Silver 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

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What year was VA18 FDE registered?

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

Is VA18 FDE safe to buy?

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