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SB15 MFV

2015 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,914 mi
Last recorded77,914 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB15 MFV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 77,914 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 65,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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 Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 55,071 miles

Offside Front slight play felt at steering arm

Pass 12 May 2023 53,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outer edge 225/40/19 R-Flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2022 41,932 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 May 2022 41,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service light on due 1100 miles 1121

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2021 34,253 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 34,252 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 30,281 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod

engine covers + undertrays fitted

rear brake pads low

Fail 27 May 2020 30,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. 225/40/19RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod

engine covers + undertrays fitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 May 2019 18,568 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 Run-flat (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 9,008 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 9,008 miles

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

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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SB15 MFV 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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SB15 MFV is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 26 May 2015.

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