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YA18 VEP

2018 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,821 mi
Last recorded59,821 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 VEP
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 59,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 59,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 58,531 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel welded

Pass 31 Aug 2024 51,282 miles

Offside Front Wheel has been welded on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2023 42,547 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 34,337 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 25,995 miles

Both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges of tread

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

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 VEP is a 2018 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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.

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What year was YA18 VEP registered?

YA18 VEP is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 25 June 2018.

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