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YK18 ZGW

2018 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,524 mi
Last recorded63,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 ZGW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 63,524 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2026 63,517 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2025 54,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords passenger front tyre cut on sidewall, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 54,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords passenger front tyre cut on sidewall, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 47,110 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 47,109 miles

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jan 2023 38,659 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 31,661 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 29,449 miles

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

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

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

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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YK18 ZGW is a 2018 BMW 420 in Grey 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.

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What year was YK18 ZGW registered?

YK18 ZGW is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 6 March 2018.

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