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SK15 GBX

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,267 mi
Last recorded163,267 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK15 GBX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 163,267 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 163,267 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 148,262 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 139,009 miles

tested wet

Fail 14 Feb 2024 138,816 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside worn almost to minimum required thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tested wet

Pass 13 Feb 2023 126,309 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-17 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 126,231 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-17 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 112,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 103,571 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 100,024 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 97,818 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 86,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

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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SK15 GBX is a 2015 BMW 420 in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK15 GBX registered?

SK15 GBX is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 26 March 2015.

Is SK15 GBX safe to buy?

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