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X18 MBS

2017 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,655 mi
Last recorded87,655 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 42048,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 MBS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 87,655 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 87,655 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 82,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 77,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,580 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,188 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 63,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,901 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 53,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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X18 MBS is a 2017 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 9 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 X18 MBS?

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What year was X18 MBS registered?

X18 MBS is a 2017 BMW 420, first registered on 6 September 2017.

Is X18 MBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X18 MBS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X18 MBS have outstanding finance?

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