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VE18 BTZ

2018 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,031 mi
Last recorded49,031 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE18 BTZ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 49,031 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 46,482 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 40,202 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 32,455 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 26,936 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 22,962 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 22,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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VE18 BTZ is a 2018 BMW 420 in Blue 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 VE18 BTZ?

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What year was VE18 BTZ registered?

VE18 BTZ is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is VE18 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE18 BTZ 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 VE18 BTZ have outstanding finance?

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