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AK65 VAO

2015 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,602 mi
Last recorded158,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 VAO
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 158,602 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 156,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front lower bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 154,945 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 153,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 126,386 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 126,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 110,878 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 94,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 94,548 miles

Nearside 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 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 65,601 miles

Offside Front 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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AK65 VAO is a 2015 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK65 VAO registered?

AK65 VAO is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 3 December 2015.

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