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FY15 JWV

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,983 mi
Last recorded106,983 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY15 JWV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 106,983 miles

Nearside Front DRL Not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 106,968 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front DRL Not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 98,140 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 98,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,343 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 79,944 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 79,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 69,852 miles

exhaust pipe into middle box is cracked

offside front tyre is perished and worn on outer

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner

Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,045 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 49,999 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 48,218 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 36,044 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 32,580 miles

Offside Front Headlight wash very poor in operation

Fail 21 Mar 2018 32,086 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlight wash very poor in operation

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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FY15 JWV is a 2015 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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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FY15 JWV is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 14 April 2015.

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