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K40 BSB

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,548 mi
Last recorded103,548 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 BSB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 103,548 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 103,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 88,776 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 88,774 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2024 79,836 miles
Pass 28 May 2023 72,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2021 66,064 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 65,926 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 52,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 44,159 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 44,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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K40 BSB is a 2015 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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K40 BSB is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 16 December 2015.

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