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W888 LFC

2015 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,790 mi
Last recorded116,790 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 42059,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 LFC
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 116,790 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn / bald, On 3mm, DOT 3423, 255/40/18 95W RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil leak from Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 105,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 105,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge worn / bald, DOT 4222, 225/45/18 91W Run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn / bald, On 2mm, DOT 4222, 225/45/18 91W Run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 94,513 miles

Offside Rear Lower Cv joint has small leak of grease. From joint not boot

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 84,914 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 79,947 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 79,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Aug 2021 70,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,262 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 54,398 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,317 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2018 47,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

rear diff oil leak

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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W888 LFC 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.

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What year was W888 LFC registered?

W888 LFC is a 2015 BMW 420, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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