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SM53 XEY

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,460 mi
Last recorded102,460 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 XEY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 102,460 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 102,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 96,998 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2023 77,266 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,748 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 52,450 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,010 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 45,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,951 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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SM53 XEY 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM53 XEY?

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What year was SM53 XEY registered?

SM53 XEY is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is SM53 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 XEY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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