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Y30 APL

2018 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,327 mi
Last recorded37,327 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 APL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 37,327 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 37,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 25,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 14,626 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 11,404 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 11,203 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 10,553 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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Y30 APL is a 2018 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 Y30 APL?

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What year was Y30 APL registered?

Y30 APL is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 20 December 2018.

Is Y30 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y30 APL 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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