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AV65 EWJ

2015 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,385 mi
Last recorded217,385 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 EWJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 217,385 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 30 Oct 2024 208,252 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 208,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brakes noisy in operation.

Pass 25 Oct 2023 200,532 miles

Under trays present impeding inspection.

Both rear suspension shock absorber upper, outer sleeves collapsed.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Imbalance to parking brakes @ 45% with nearside lagging. Also rear brakes noisy in operation.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension track control arm balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 189,702 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 189,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 178,357 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 152,453 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 152,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 123,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,384 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 93,384 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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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AV65 EWJ is a 2015 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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AV65 EWJ is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 23 October 2015.

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