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M8 XOR

2012 BMW 420

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,323 mi
Last recorded43,323 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 XOR
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 43,323 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 72,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 41,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 60,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 39,963 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 46,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 46,831 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/35/19 ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 7 Mar 2023 37,780 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 34,472 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,968 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 30,432 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 34,241 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 34,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 25,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 32,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,365 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,725 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,101 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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M8 XOR is a 2012 BMW 420 in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M8 XOR registered?

M8 XOR is a 2012 BMW 420, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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