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KO15 DVU

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

213,892 mi
Last recorded213,892 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO15 DVU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 213,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 213,892 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 205,529 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 205,513 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 190,289 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases actuator/turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive shaft/diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - Advise new (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 190,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive shaft/diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - Advise new (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 174,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 162,849 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from downpipe/flexi to the dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 150,123 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 150,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 131,403 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 131,403 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smear windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2018 104,118 miles

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

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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KO15 DVU is a 2015 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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KO15 DVU is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 24 June 2015.

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