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YG18 KOW

2018 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,246 mi
Last recorded71,246 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 KOW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 71,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 70,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 56,156 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 51,902 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 41,881 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 30,972 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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YG18 KOW is a 2018 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG18 KOW registered?

YG18 KOW is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is YG18 KOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG18 KOW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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