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XR08 BLR

2018 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,995 mi
Last recorded40,995 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXR08 BLR
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 40,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 36,014 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 36,014 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

TPMS light is illuminated

Pass 23 Aug 2024 30,838 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 30,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

t.p.m.s indicator on

Pass 1 Sep 2023 24,960 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear link arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 18,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 8,187 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 7,157 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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XR08 BLR is a 2018 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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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What year was XR08 BLR registered?

XR08 BLR is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is XR08 BLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for XR08 BLR 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.

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