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RA65 PBY

2015 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,405 mi
Last recorded106,405 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 PBY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 106,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2026 106,220 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 100,176 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 94,042 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 94,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 87,122 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 82,181 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 69,677 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 69,677 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH REARS INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 58,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim has been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 50,800 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 39,650 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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RA65 PBY is a 2015 BMW 420 in White 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.

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What year was RA65 PBY registered?

RA65 PBY is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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