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SM15 FSF

2015 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,599 mi
Last recorded144,599 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 FSF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 144,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 126,552 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 126,551 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 122,606 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 122,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 100,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 80,279 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 802,718 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,815 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 46,033 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 25,700 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge + nail in inner edge. 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front inner brake pads low

engine covers + undertrays fitted

slight lip on both front discs

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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SM15 FSF is a 2015 BMW 420 in Grey 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 SM15 FSF registered?

SM15 FSF is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 28 May 2015.

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