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R1 CGW

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,340 mi
Last recorded138,340 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 CGW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 138,340 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 126,551 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 126,551 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 113,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Tpms light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 19 Jun 2023 101,979 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 101,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 87,240 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2021 74,197 miles

Engine cover, under tray and side/floor pan covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2021 74,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces corrosion build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 45,915 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 45,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Low, nail in tread and bald inner edge to canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit and scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,680 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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R1 CGW is a 2015 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R1 CGW registered?

R1 CGW is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 7 February 2015.

Is R1 CGW safe to buy?

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