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WP18 VLV

2018 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,032 mi
Last recorded56,032 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP18 VLV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 56,032 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder

Pass 4 Sep 2025 52,127 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 50,481 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 46,860 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 38,920 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 30,710 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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WP18 VLV 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 WP18 VLV?

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What year was WP18 VLV registered?

WP18 VLV is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is WP18 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP18 VLV 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.

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