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Y99 PHM

2018 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,682 mi
Last recorded64,682 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 PHM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 64,682 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 64,588 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected nearside front spring (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up front (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached both front (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear + offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 59,885 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play JUST ACCEPTABLE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 55,653 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 43,064 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 43,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 28,626 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 27,641 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

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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Y99 PHM is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y99 PHM registered?

Y99 PHM is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is Y99 PHM safe to buy?

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