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YA18 KNL

2018 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,492 mi
Last recorded19,492 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 KNL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 19,492 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 18,283 miles

rear seat belt access limited

Fail 27 Mar 2025 18,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear seat belt access limited

Pass 2 Apr 2024 16,493 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge starting to wear

Offside Rear tyre inner edge starting to wear

Fail 2 Apr 2024 16,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge starting to wear

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 3 Apr 2023 14,656 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 13,017 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 11,006 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 11,006 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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YA18 KNL is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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What year was YA18 KNL registered?

YA18 KNL is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is YA18 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA18 KNL 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.

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