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GAZ 9488

2015 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,546 mi
Last recorded87,546 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 9488
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 87,546 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 87,426 miles

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 82,803 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 82,803 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 77,031 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 77,031 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 70,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 60,662 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,149 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,943 miles

Under covers throughout vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2018 36,980 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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GAZ 9488 is a 2015 BMW 420 in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAZ 9488 registered?

GAZ 9488 is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 6 November 2015.

Is GAZ 9488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAZ 9488 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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