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SW56 SGW

2015 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,708 mi
Last recorded87,708 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 SGW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 87,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2025 82,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear differential has an oil leak.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 70,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a Nail in centre of tread, not causing deflation at the minute.

Pass 7 Dec 2023 60,866 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 55,359 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 55,359 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 46,054 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 42,662 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 38,444 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 38,443 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 36,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 33,271 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 29,625 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 29,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald along its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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SW56 SGW is a 2015 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW56 SGW registered?

SW56 SGW is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 29 January 2015.

Is SW56 SGW safe to buy?

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