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R7 BYX

2015 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,125 mi
Last recorded132,125 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 BYX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 132,125 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 132,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 119,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 119,379 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/R19 RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/R19 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 110,302 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 110,298 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm slightly wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2023 99,878 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,399 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges nearly through to cords.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Jul 2022 88,399 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges nearly through to cords.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,234 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,974 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 May 2019 50,916 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2018 34,324 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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R7 BYX is a 2015 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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R7 BYX is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 27 May 2015.

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