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YF18 BYY

2018 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,292 mi
Last recorded87,292 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF18 BYY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 87,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 76,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2024 66,102 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 51,576 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2023 51,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2022 40,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, very heavily worn on inner edge, recommend replacing as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn on inner edge, nail in tyre, recommend replacing as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, very heavily worn on inner edge, cuts in tread, recommend replacing as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 40,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, very heavily worn on inner edge, recommend replacing as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn on inner edge, nail in tyre, recommend replacing as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, very heavily worn on inner edge, cuts in tread, recommend replacing as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 29,873 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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YF18 BYY is a 2018 BMW 420 in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF18 BYY registered?

YF18 BYY is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 11 July 2018.

Is YF18 BYY safe to buy?

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