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AY15 XBS

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,295 mi
Last recorded124,295 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY15 XBS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 124,295 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 124,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side (Both sides)

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Oct 2024 113,186 miles

N/S/F Tyre fitted inside facing outwards.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 106,368 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,578 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 98,573 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,437 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 67,944 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,400 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 42,748 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer tread edges

diff seals leaking

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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AY15 XBS is a 2015 BMW 420 in Black 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.

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What year was AY15 XBS registered?

AY15 XBS is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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