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BV65 ORU

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,545 mi
Last recorded154,545 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV65 ORU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 154,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre small pin nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play inner tie rod ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 154,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre small pin nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play inner tie rod ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 148,464 miles

Nearside Front Dust cover split on shock absorber

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tension strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Dust cover split on shock absorber

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tension strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 148,464 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Dust cover split on shock absorber

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tension strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Dust cover split on shock absorber

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tension strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 141,423 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 141,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Sep 2022 134,693 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 127,510 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked with white chalk ()

Offside Front Fog lamp lens crack(But still works)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,882 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,491 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 67,513 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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BV65 ORU is a 2015 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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What year was BV65 ORU registered?

BV65 ORU is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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