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P8 WAA

2015 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,772 mi
Last recorded108,772 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 WAA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 108,772 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 104,151 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 102,945 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 90,386 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 18 Dec 2023 90,386 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 29 Dec 2022 83,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 83,378 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 17 Nov 2020 68,991 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 17 Nov 2020 68,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 20 Nov 2019 62,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 62,491 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 43,128 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 24,678 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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P8 WAA is a 2015 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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P8 WAA is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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