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VN18 DYF

2018 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,832 mi
Last recorded62,832 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN18 DYF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 62,832 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 57,420 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,288 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 52,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 45,762 miles

Nearside Rear Inner bald

Offside Rear Inner bald

Fail 17 Aug 2023 45,762 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner bald

Offside Rear Inner bald

Pass 17 Sep 2022 38,152 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 30,958 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 25,454 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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VN18 DYF is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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How do I check the history of VN18 DYF?

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What year was VN18 DYF registered?

VN18 DYF is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is VN18 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN18 DYF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN18 DYF have outstanding finance?

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