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SL15 JBY

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,124 mi
Last recorded64,124 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL15 JBY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 64,124 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 57,847 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer wall

unable to check full length of outer sills, brake/fuel pipes due to covers

Fail 6 Aug 2025 57,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer wall

unable to check full length of outer sills, brake/fuel pipes due to covers

Pass 19 Jul 2024 53,824 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear driveshaft oil seal slight dampness

unable to inspect full length of outer sills,fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2024 53,820 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear driveshaft oil seal slight dampness

unable to inspect full length of outer sills,fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2023 45,983 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2022 36,046 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 33,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 31,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 27,381 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 24,902 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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SL15 JBY is a 2015 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL15 JBY registered?

SL15 JBY is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 24 April 2015.

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