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SH15 DFC

2015 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,495 mi
Last recorded191,495 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH15 DFC
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 191,495 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel os (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 191,493 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns and os rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel os (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 163,869 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 143,283 miles

Engine cover / Under tray body protection fitted

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

Rear diff oil leaking

Fail 28 Dec 2023 143,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover / Under tray body protection fitted

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

Rear diff oil leaking

Pass 28 Dec 2022 119,267 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2021 92,251 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 64,700 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 30,633 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 30,633 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,602 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 22,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SH15 DFC 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 66.7%.

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 SH15 DFC registered?

SH15 DFC is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 20 May 2015.

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