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S31 ELL

2015 BMW 420D M Sport Auto

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,589 mi
Last recorded83,589 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 ELL
MakeBMW
Model420D M Sport Auto
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 83,589 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 83,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 75,724 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 69,822 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,065 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,322 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 420D M Sport Auto?

Based on 2,755 MOT tests across 778 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
8,262
Miles/Year
778
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Stop lamp not working 2
wheel bearing has excessive play 1
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1
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S31 ELL is a 2015 BMW 420D M Sport Auto in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a BMW 420D M Sport Auto fails its MOT is anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S31 ELL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was S31 ELL registered?

S31 ELL is a 2015 BMW 420D M Sport Auto, first registered on 9 January 2015.

Is S31 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 ELL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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