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VE68 YLP

2018 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,310 mi
Last recorded155,310 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE68 YLP
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 155,310 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 140,394 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Dec 2024 140,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jan 2024 126,267 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 88,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 88,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 53,045 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 53,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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VE68 YLP is a 2018 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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.

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What year was VE68 YLP registered?

VE68 YLP is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is VE68 YLP safe to buy?

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