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MKU 618W

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,785 mi
Last recorded118,785 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKU 618W
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 118,785 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2025 118,785 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2024 117,523 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 117,523 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 106,330 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,866 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 88,802 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 82,748 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,019 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 70,018 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm 255 35 19 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low and unable to see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 40,846 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 40,124 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing away outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2017 29,447 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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MKU 618W is a 2015 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MKU 618W registered?

MKU 618W is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is MKU 618W safe to buy?

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