2018 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · SC18 FOV
2018 BMW 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 108,052 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 420
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC18 FOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/09/2026
- 108,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC18 FOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 420 (SC18 FOV) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
SC18 FOV Mileage History
- 18/07/202376,776 mi
- 21/07/202376,779 mi+3 mi
- 02/01/202597,484 mi+20,705 mi
- 04/01/202597,569 mi+85 mi
- 03/09/2026108,052 mi+10,483 mi
Average of roughly 9,997 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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