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AK56 EEL

2015 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,900 mi
Last recorded117,900 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 EEL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 117,900 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2026 92,919 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 108,282 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 85,991 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 96,010 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 81,077 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f ,n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 83,577 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2022 75,867 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differnailal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 70,039 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 70,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,601 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential seal has slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 55,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,725 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear inner drive shaft seal has perished and leaking on rear differential

Fail 4 Sep 2020 62,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm,may require to attention (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear inner drive shaft seal has perished and leaking on rear differential

Pass 7 Dec 2019 46,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 54,689 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,046 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 44,046 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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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AK56 EEL is a 2015 BMW 420 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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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AK56 EEL is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 18 September 2015.

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