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BMW 4202018 · 2.0L DIESEL

89 SRC

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2018 BMW 420? It's a DIESEL with a 1995cc engine showing 34,822 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 09/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/04/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2018
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following an improving maintenance trend. The most recent inspection on 2 March 2026 at 34,822 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This represents a significant improvement over the 2025 test, where multiple tyre-related issues were flagged, indicating that the current owner has addressed previous wear and safety concerns. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,350 miles per year. There is a visible gap in usage between December 2023 and March 2025, where the car covered roughly 6,245 miles over fifteen months. While the low annual mileage suggests less mechanical strain on the engine and drivetrain, the long periods of standing can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components and flat-spotting on tyres, which aligns with the sidewall damage and inner edge wear seen in the 2025 record. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry due to the inner edge wear noted in the March 2025 test on both the nearside and offside front tyres. This pattern pattern often indicates an alignment issue or worn control arm bushes that may not be fully rectified. Additionally, verify the condition of the brake discs and calipers, as low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from surface corrosion or seized calipers if the brakes are not used regularly.

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88
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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May be subject to ULEZ charges
Euro EURO 6 BG

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 16, 2026, 02:08 AM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following an improving maintenance trend. The most recent inspection on 2 March 2026 at 34,822 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This represents a significant improvement over the 2025 test, where multiple tyre-related issues were flagged, indicating that the current owner has addressed previous wear and safety concerns. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,350 miles per year. There is a visible gap in usage between December 2023 and March 2025, where the car covered roughly 6,245 miles over fifteen months. While the low annual mileage suggests less mechanical strain on the engine and drivetrain, the long periods of standing can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components and flat-spotting on tyres, which aligns with the sidewall damage and inner edge wear seen in the 2025 record. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry due to the inner edge wear noted in the March 2025 test on both the nearside and offside front tyres. This pattern pattern often indicates an alignment issue or worn control arm bushes that may not be fully rectified. Additionally, verify the condition of the brake discs and calipers, as low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from surface corrosion or seized calipers if the brakes are not used regularly.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2018 BMW 420 (89 SRC) has a recorded MOT history spanning from March 2023 to March 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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