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YL18 PCU

2018 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,503 mi
Last recorded75,503 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 PCU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 75,503 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 65,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pad worn down to wear wire

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 54,559 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 46,190 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 35,211 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 35,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 27,154 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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YL18 PCU is a 2018 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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

How do I check the history of YL18 PCU?

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What year was YL18 PCU registered?

YL18 PCU is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 23 July 2018.

Is YL18 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 PCU 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.

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