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J55 ECA

2023 BMW 420

Grey Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,730 mi
Last recorded87,730 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 ECA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,730 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 87,621 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 80,285 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 80,285 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 71,998 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 71,992 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 64,244 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,858 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 57,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 53,951 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 53,905 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 41,251 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 27,253 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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J55 ECA is a 2023 BMW 420 in Grey. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 3 years old, this BMW 420 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J55 ECA is a 2023 BMW 420, first registered on 20 January 2023.

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