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FA15 UEV

2015 BMW 420

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,432 mi
Last recorded78,432 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 UEV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 78,432 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 78,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 63,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 63,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 45,138 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 42,846 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 35,536 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 29,887 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 29,887 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 25,709 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 25,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 22,606 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 15,150 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 14,633 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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FA15 UEV is a 2015 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA15 UEV registered?

FA15 UEV is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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