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AE15 VBZ

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,624 mi
Last recorded111,624 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE15 VBZ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 111,624 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 111,624 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 99,690 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 92,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inside edge tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to minimum tread depth markings advise replace soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 92,621 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inside edge tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to minimum tread depth markings advise replace soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 83,612 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 71,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,463 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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AE15 VBZ is a 2015 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 59,194 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 11 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE15 VBZ registered?

AE15 VBZ is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 11 March 2015.

Is AE15 VBZ safe to buy?

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