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JA62 NEK

2015 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,109 mi
Last recorded151,109 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA62 NEK
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 151,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexible exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward suspension arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play, steering rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward suspension arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 137,274 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 125,621 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 112,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 96,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 96,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 84,699 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 76,661 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 76,659 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,506 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 68,506 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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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JA62 NEK is a 2015 BMW 420 in Red 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.

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JA62 NEK is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 8 December 2015.

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