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FY65 SBO

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,789 mi
Last recorded129,789 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 SBO
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 129,789 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 121,624 miles

Front Registration plate top side faded.

Nearside Front Chip in windscreen.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2024 121,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate top side faded.

Nearside Front Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 113,281 miles

Nearside Front Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn low/out of shape.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 113,277 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn low/out of shape.

Pass 21 Oct 2022 102,975 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Oct 2022 102,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,747 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged both inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,148 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,646 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 60,065 miles

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

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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FY65 SBO is a 2015 BMW 420 in Black 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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What year was FY65 SBO registered?

FY65 SBO is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 17 October 2015.

Is FY65 SBO safe to buy?

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