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YK18 ZYW

2018 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,717 mi
Last recorded70,717 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 70,717 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 70,712 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 64,192 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides + small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,098 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 51,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 42,599 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 33,977 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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YK18 ZYW 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK18 ZYW registered?

YK18 ZYW is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is YK18 ZYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK18 ZYW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK18 ZYW have outstanding finance?

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