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M888 SFM

2015 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

106,147 mi
Last recorded106,147 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 SFM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 106,147 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 94,455 miles

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

both front wheel rims fitted incorrectly arrow indicating direction of rotation

Pass 12 Jun 2025 103,783 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 83,478 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 99,382 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 73,871 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Aug 2023 73,871 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jun 2023 94,081 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 68,702 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated on the differential (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 87,932 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads 75% worn

parking brake service recommended

Fail 20 Aug 2021 64,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake pads 75% worn

parking brake service recommended

Pass 25 Jun 2021 82,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 59,155 miles

exhaust system loose @ downpipe clamp/dpf

Fail 5 Aug 2020 59,115 miles

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

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

exhaust system loose @ downpipe clamp/dpf

Pass 30 Jun 2020 78,074 miles

front arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2019 54,621 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front exhaust clamp broken in two

Fail 22 Aug 2019 54,621 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front exhaust clamp broken in two

Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,202 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,594 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 48,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 26,395 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,137 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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M888 SFM is a 2015 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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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What year was M888 SFM registered?

M888 SFM is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 5 November 2015.

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